Rio 2016: Shakur Stevenson should hold his head high after winning Olympic...
He showed excellence in the ring and handled himself with class out of it during the Rio Olympics. RIO DE JANEIRO -- One after another, his family and friends tried to console Shakur Stevenson, but it...
View ArticleCops seek suspects in carjacking that injured mother, baby
Police released photos of the suspects NEWARK -- Police are seeking the public's help to identify three people wanted in a carjacking that left a woman and her 11-month-old child injured late last...
View ArticleNewark cheers Shakur Stevenson's Olympic boxing final
The Newark resident took home silver after a close match in the Olympic bantamweight final match. NEWARK -- Brick City residents gathered downtown Saturday to cheer on their hometown champ Shakur...
View ArticleNewark triple shooting leaves 1 in serious condition
Three males shot Saturday NEWARK -- A shooting Saturday evening left three people wounded in a burst of gunfire that came shortly after Newark concluded a 24-hour event designed to promote...
View ArticleNewark Comic Con draws costumed fans for cosplay fun
This is the second year the event was held. NEWARK -- Spider-man, Pikachu and the Joker joined a bunch of other Comic book characters, or the people dressed as them, Saturday during the city's Comic...
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Woman killed in NJ Transit bus crash had walked to work before home burned down
Authorities identified the woman who died Friday as Jesy Garcia, a 49-year-old Newark resident. Watch video NEWARK -- Irma Garcia said she had a "feeling in her stomach" about her 49-year-old mother,...
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In 'God's Square Mile' a story of urban revival | Di Ionno
Historic Ocean Grove hotel opens doors to Newark girls impacted by violence The Central Avenue House in Ocean Grove is a rambling Victorian summer inn, with a labyrinth of narrow halls and compact...
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A shopping spree for students
NCJW Essex hosts is annual Back 2 School Store. Volunteer Ethan Stambler of West Orange helps a student with his back-to-school shopping at the NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store.NCJW/Essex LIVINGSTON --...
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This couple discovered that renovating a nearly 100-year-old house has its...
"It's like finding a dead body in the closet," their architect said, of the house's dated wiring. N.J. Home Makeover is a regular feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration, email...
View ArticleFundraiser set for woman killed in Newark bus crash
Jesy Garcia, 49, of Newark, was one of two people killed in the crash on Friday NEWARK -- A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of the city woman killed in the Newark bus collision on Friday...
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Orange robotics camp winds down
Orange Public Schools' summer robotics camp comes to an end. Kyara Chuqui, a fourth-grader at Rosa Parks Community School, prepares her robot for the Search and Rescue Team challenge at the Orange...
View Article3 fatal shootings mar Newark's 24 Hours of Peace
A 42-year-old city man was killed Saturday night near the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood, authorities said. NEWARK -- A 42-year-old city man was fatally shot Saturday night, marking the third...
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Getting arrested to receive drug treatment? An absurd reality | Editorial
But the governor can change that. Watch video On a sweaty morning nine days ago, a desperate 56-year-old man from Plainfield walked into a bank on Rt. 22, announced he was going to commit a crime, and...
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2 charged, 3 others sought in Newark carjacking Sunday
Police said 5 men stole a Honda CRV at gunpoint early Sunday morning, then crashed into 4 parked cars while being pursued by officers Darrell Hicks (left) and DeShaun Thompson (right)Newark police...
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N.J. pets in need: Aug. 22, 2016
Homeless pets in need of adoption from northern and central New Jersey. There's summer heat, and then there's oppressive summer heat. Courtesy of biscuitacres.com We've experienced some of the latter...
View ArticleEvery single $1M home in N.J. on one map
New Jersey is one of the wealthiest states in the country. But it may surprise you how many $1M homes there are in the Garden State. We mapped every single one.
View ArticleCause of fatal commuter bus crash remains a mystery
Authorities are continuing to investigate the two-bus crash that killed a driver and a passenger. NEWARK -- Officials are still working to determine what caused the fatal commuter bus crash in...
View ArticleFootball: 25 can't-miss scrimmages, Summer 2016
The games don't count yet, but the stage is being set for the 2016 football season in scrimmages.
View Article3 N.J. colleges rank among most 'gay-friendly' in the nation
More than 235 colleges were evaluated for their LBGTQ policies and programs in Campus Pride's annual ranking. Montclair State, Princeton and Rutgers universities are helping lead the nation in...
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After 21 years, local control poised to return to Newark schools next fall
A report issued by a group created by Gov. Chris Christie and Mayor Ras Baraka outlined the district's path out from under state control. NEWARK -- Complete local control of the Newark schools should...
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