Authorities searching for accused killer of Newark teen
Quadree Richardson Jr. has been charged with the Sept. 4 homicide of a fellow 18-year-old, authorities said. Quadree Richardson Jr. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- Authorities...
View ArticlePerson being airlifted after car crash into Verona building, report says
A person appeared to have serious injuries after the Friday afternoon crash. VERONA -- A person who crashed a car into a township building Friday afternoon is being airlifted from the scene of the...
View ArticleFootball: LIVE updates, results and links for Friday, Sept. 23, Week 3
Get live coverage, links and results for high school football games played on Sept. 23 in Week 3 KEY LINKS• Top 20 picks and schedule• Our picks for every game• A look at the latest NJ.com Top 20•...
View ArticleMembers of Newark football team join national anthem protest
Barringer High players and coach kneel, while some spectators remain seated in bleachers, marking the latest demonstration in New Jersey. IRVINGTON — Five members of Irvington High’s student color...
View ArticleKearny police arrest Newark man suspected of 2 bank robberies
Kearny police arrested a 28-year-old Newark man today who they suspect robbed the Schuyler Savings Bank on two occasions after his car overturned as it it exited Route 21 onto Route 3 with police...
View ArticleFootball: Results and links for Saturday, Sept. 24, Week 3
A look at Saturday's football action. KEY LINKS• Friday's results & links• Best PHOTOS from Week 3• Conference schedule/scoreboards• Top 20 picks and schedule• Our picks for every game• A look at...
View ArticleMan accused of making social media threats facing new charge
John Coulouris, 18, of Hackensack, was re-arrested on Friday night LIVINGSTON -- An 18-year-old Hackensack man who was accused of making threats on social media earlier this month is facing a new...
View ArticleFugitive wanted for murder opens fire on Newark street, authorities say
18-year-old Newark resident accused of murder in Sept. 4 shooting death Quadree Richardson Jr. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- A man already wanted for the murder of an...
View Article2 charged after report of duo wielding gun, machete at Rutgers
Rutgers police say Bloomfield, Newark residents face charges after incident Friday at Livingston Campus parking lot. Rutgers police are investigating an aggravated assault reportedly involving a man...
View Article3 wounded in Newark shooting
Motive for the shooting unclear NEWARK -- Police were investigating a shooting that left three people wounded in the city late Saturday, authorities said. The three were listed in stable condition,...
View ArticleBehind the scenes with Newark SWAT team | Di Ionno
'Our job is to save lives' says trainer of elite unit Long before daybreak, the Newark police SWAT suits up. Helmets with communication equipment; safety glasses; heavy, bulletproof jackets; M-4...
View ArticleFestival Sunday to celebrate Yogi Berra's life, legacy
The baseball legend, who died a year ago, will be remembered by the museum bearing his name. MONTCLAIR -- A year after the death of one of baseball's greatest legends, the museum dedicated to...
View Article1 week after finding bombs, 2 Elizabeth men are national celebrities
Lee Parker and Ivan White have received constant attention since they discovered the explosives Sunday. Watch video ELIZABETH -- Two men are being heralded as heroes after they stumbled upon a bag...
View ArticlePolice ask for help to find 10 accused in separate Newark shootings
Tips could lead to a reward, city police say NEWARK -- Police announced Saturday they are seeking the public's help to find 10 men wanted in separate shootings around the city. "Once again, we're...
View Article5 things about Newark man at heart of new African American museum
Here's what you need to know about the Newark native heading up the National Museum of African American History and Culture. NEWARK -- It's been a longtime coming, but the wait is finally over for...
View ArticleN.J. entrepreneurs win big on 'Shark Tank' with $2 million investment
The Fizzics home draft beer tap proved to be a hit with investors Phil Petraccca and David McDonald had a simple mission in mind: Make beer from bottles and cans taste like it's been poured out of a...
View ArticleVisitors pause by memorial at site of Seaside Park explosion
People paused this weekend to look at the memorial where a trash can exploded before a Marine Corps run Sept. 17. SEASIDE PARK -- She didn't think it could happen here, in a tiny Jersey Shore town,...
View ArticleThis hospital's 1 very low-tech effort is protecting babies
Keeping Babies Safe has acquired cribs for 80 families in the Newark area, paid for by a $51,000 donation from the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. NEWARK -- There are countless cutting-edge ways...
View ArticleThe NJ.com Football Top 20 for Sept. 25: Collision course
Four of the top teams in the poll play each other while fifth-ranked No. 6 Middletown South plays one of its toughest game of the season against No. 9 Rumson-Fair Haven. Who survives?
View ArticleCouncilman in court after allegedly soliciting $15K bribe, report says
Bloomfield Councilman Elias Chalet remains a member of the elected governing body through the court proceedings. Chalet. (File photo) BLOOMFIELD -- An Essex County Superior Court judge has reportedly...
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