1 dead, 2 wounded in daytime Newark shooting
At least one other was wounded in shooting Friday UPDATE, 11:55 p.m. - Authorities have identified the murdered victim. Also, authorities learned of a third victim in the shooting. An earlier version...
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Church group going on 'modern-day pilgrimage' across northern N.J.
About 20 members of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark will embark on the 80-mile journey. Bishop Mark Beckwith will lead the trek. (Courtesy Nina Nicholson) NEWARK -- About 20 people are headed on an...
View Article16-year-old charged with robbing man, 43, in Newark
Fugitive unit arrested teen early Friday NEWARK -- Authorities say a 16-year-old boy was arrested early Friday for robbing a 43-year-old man at gunpoint in the city. Robbery squad detectives...
View ArticleHillary Clinton vice president pick is Tim Kaine, leaving behind N.J. Sen....
Who did Hillary Clinton pick as her VP and running mate? Say hello to Virginia senator Tim Kaine, the choice over N.J.'s Cory Booker, the former mayor of Newark. Clinton's pick of Kaine comes as the...
View ArticleMunich mall gunman dead after killing at least 9
German police now believe killer acted alone MUNICH - (AP) -- A gunman opened fire in a crowded Munich shopping mall and a nearby McDonald's Friday night, killing nine people and wounding at least 10...
View ArticleAuthorities identify man killed in Newark shooting
Two others were wounded when someone opened fire Friday afternoon NEWARK -- A 27-year-old city man was killed Friday afternoon in a shooting that also left two others wounded, Acting Essex County...
View ArticleWhy not N.J. for a political convention? Here are 7 places that could host one
A semi-serious guide to Garden State locales that would make for an interesting convention spot.
View ArticleState's leading LGBT group's HQ wasn't inclusive, director says
Garden State Equality is moving its headquarters from Montclair to Asbury Park. MONTCLAIR -- The state's leading advocacy group for the gay community is moving, because ironically, Garden State...
View Article24 arrested in latest Newark crime sweep, officials say
Arrests made for drug charges, active warrants NEWARK -- Twenty-four people were arrested as part of a three day operation that focused on quality-of-life offenses and other crimes in sections of the...
View Article2 wounded in Newark shooting
Shooting victims listed in stable condition NEWARK -- Two people were wounded in a shooting Saturday in the city's South Ward, authorities said. The victims were initially listed in critical...
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An N.J. first: Montclair team named USA Cycling 'Center of Excellence' for...
The Montclair Bikery Developmental Team, with two state champions, is named one of just 23 U.S. "Centers of Excellence," providing funding and prestige to foster young racers Watch video MONTCLAIR --...
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In Newark, finding the humanity between police and public | Di Ionno
Quality-of-life sweeps serve dual purpose It almost had the feel of one of those Wild West movies, when the new sheriff rides into town. The people in the Roseville section of Newark came to their...
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Newark Archbishop John J. Myers poised to retire
On Tuesday, Myers turns 75, the mandatory retirement age for Catholic bishops After a 15-year run as spiritual leader to more than a million Roman Catholics in New Jersey, Newark Archbishop John J....
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After firing president, 21 others, N.J. college is intent on rebuilding
Essex County College is in the midst of answering a probe from the agency that accredit it. NEWARK -- After a tumultuous spring semester left Essex County College without 22 of its top-tier...
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2 AK-47s, heroin seized in Newark drug arrests, police say
Two men were arrested at the Grace West Manor housing complex on Saturday night, police said. Nakeem Shariah, left, and Lyon Finklea, both 30, of Newark. (Newark Police Department) NEWARK --...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: July 25, 2016
Pets in need of adoption in northern and central New Jersey While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy have shown that big storms can and do...
View Article15 N.J. towns where property taxes hurt the most
See the New Jersey municipalities where the average property tax bill represents the highest share of homeowners' median income.
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2 youths charged in Newark robbery using stolen gun, carjacked vehicle
A 19-year-old and a 17-year-old were charges with robbery, conspiracy and weapons possession, in connection with the robbery of a 43-year-old Somerset County man Trevon McCoyNPD NEWARK -- Two...
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They've got game: N.J. competitors hoping to bring home Olympic gold
This is a proud and diverse group, with varying expectations. THE ATHLETES who will represent New Jersey in the 2016 Olympic Games are a lot like the state they call home -- a proud and diverse group...
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Top cop Q&A: Are Newark police really reforming?
Anthony Ambrose responds to questions highlighted in a PBS documentary about the Newark police. Watch video NEWARK -- A new FRONTLINE documentary casts a shadow of doubt on whether or not the Newark...
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