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Millburn schools settle suit spurred by racially-charged brawl, report says
The $435,000 settlement was reached more than seven years after the incident took place, a report says. The Rev. Darryl George, shown here in a 2009 file photo, sued the Millburn school district over...
View ArticleNewark mayor tells West Ward 'Sometimes you're not going to see the police'
At the first community meeting since a report last month on violent crime, Mayor Ras Baraka won praise for his candor, but disappointed some who had other concerns NEWARKÂ -- In the first community...
View ArticleMt. Rushmore: VOTE to pick Verona's 4 best athletes of all time
Which 4 athletes belong on Verona's athletic Mt. Rushmore? VOTE now to let us know. Over the course of its history, Verona High School has seen many remarkable athletes and legendary coaches make...
View ArticleToaster oven causes 'suspicious package' scare in downtown Newark
Investigation caused detours on Broad Street NEWARK -- A suspicious package -- that turned out to be harmless -- caused detours in downtown Newark during the evening rush hour Tuesday, officials said....
View ArticleNewarkers remember 1967 riots that have defined city since (PHOTOS)
The People's Organization for Progress hosted an annual recognition on the 49th anniversary of the riots. NEWARKÂ -- Dozens of people gathered in the city Tuesday evening to acknowledge the 49th...
View ArticleRutgers science-based summer program engage, enrich teens
Rutgers University 4-H Summer Science Program gives teens the opportunity to explore different fields of science, engineering, and technology. NEW BRUNSWICKÂ --Â A group of high school students head out...
View ArticleNewark social justice rally: 'Our very survival is at stake'
People gathered Friday afternoon outside the Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Federal Building on Broad Street to protest police misconduct. NEWARK -- More than 50 people protested against police shootings and...
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Man shot in possible domestic dispute, police said
The victim, 47, was shot once and was in stable condition, authorities said File photo NEWARK -- Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left one man injured on Saturday. The shooting...
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N.J. first responders train for terrorism, mass casualties
EMTs and first responders learned new techniques in treating gunshot wounds and other injuries. Watch video NEWARKÂ -- Amidst a slew of gun violence and terrorist attacks across the country and around...
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Music video aims to 'de-carcerate' the Garden State
Decarcerate the Garden State advocated against forced labor in prisons during an event Saturday in Plainfield. Watch video PLAINFIELDÂ -- Six people stand at the corner of Front Street and Park Avenue,...
View ArticleStabbing victim, dead man in same apartment appear unrelated, authorities say
Officers found man stabbed and body after receiving a tip Saturday, according to police. NEWARKÂ -- Police found a man injured from a stabbing and another man dead in the same Riverview Court apartment...
View ArticleKaren Fazio's top picks for vet services in N.J.
Criteria that is of utmost importance to me as a pet owner includes expertise in a field or specialty, bedside manner and consideration of a client's concerns. One of the first questions I'm asked by...
View ArticleBoxers fight it out at N.J. tournament to keep youth off streets (PHOTOS)
The first-time event was created as an incentive to keep young men away from street life, organizers said. NEWARKÂ -- Boxers from across the state traveled to the city Saturday afternoon to compete in...
View ArticleMontclair church takes legal aim Newark archbishop | Di Ionno
Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishioners plan action against Myers decision to shut them down. The small band of protesters was dwarfed by the soaring twin bell towers of the Cathedral Basilica of the...
View ArticleWoman shot in ankle in Newark, police say
Police are investigating. NEWARK -- A woman was shot early Sunday in Irvine Turner Boulevard, authorities said. The woman was shot in the ankle at about 5 a.m., Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose...
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Judge won't block jobs demonstration at Port Newark on Monday
Citing safety and logistical concerns, the Port Authority sought to block a motorcade led by the mayor demanding port jobs for Newark residents. A state judge refused the request A demonstration at...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: July 18, 2016
Thousands of dogs and cats are available for adoption in northern and central New Jersey. Here is this week's collection of some of the dogs and cats in need of adoption in northern and central New...
View ArticleGun safety questions linger after latest suicide at shooting range
Over the past two years there have been at least six shootings at N.J. gun ranges. WOODLAND PARK - A 24-year-old New Jersey law allowing for temporary transfers of firearms at gun ranges is under...
View ArticleChanges made these the toughest sections in N.J. HS football
NJ.com looks at the toughest football sections after the NJSIAA released its 2016 classifications last week.
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