Prep school says at least 2 students were molested by former teacher
The Morristown private school told alumni by email that it found cases of molestation by Thad Alton, the Pingry teacher later arrested for molesting boys. A Morristown prep school has alerted alumni...
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Newark man arrested with loaded gun, drugs, authorities say
Police unit has seized more than 90 guns since January, according to public safety director (File photo) NEWARK -- Detectives arrested a 22-year-old Newark man with a loaded gun and drugs after he...
View ArticleIn Newark, honest talk about police and community | Di Ionno
Officials, activists brought to table at federal seminars There was a time when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka protested against the city police. Now, he is charge of them. There was a time when U.S....
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Police need help identifying suspect who hit three people with car
Do you know this man? NEWARK -- Police are asking the public to help them identify a man they believe was involved in an aggravated assault early Saturday morning. Newark police say shortly after 1...
View ArticleThis Montclair couple splurged to create a sublime high-end kitchen
The $100K price tag was hefty, but the Montclair couple says every penny was worth it N.J. Home Makeover is a regular feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration, email...
View ArticleMan slashes alleged carjackers with box cutter, police say
Two men tried to steal a car and rob its occupants with a handgun, police say. NEWARK -- A pair's attempt to steal a car on Saturday went awry when one of its occupants stabbed the two men with a box...
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Cops shut down Newark social club, charge 2 with running illegal bar
The department said it acted on neighbors' complaints of late night drinking and noise coming from Mi Ranchito restaurant in Newark's Ironbound section Undercover cops determined this social club in...
View ArticleNewark cops say PA homicide suspect arrested with gun, drugs
While processing the 23-year-old Pennsylvania man on weapons possession and drug distribution charges, police learned he was wanted by Wyomissing, Pa., in a homicide there NEWARK -- Newark police...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Oct. 10, 2016
Dogs and cats from northern and central New Jersey in need of adoption. While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy as well as the current...
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Woman sues cop who allegedly groped her during traffic stop
The officer was criminally charged in the incident, and has since entered into a plea deal with the state, the suit says. ORANGE -- An Essex County woman has filed a federal lawsuit alleging a police...
View ArticleBest week yet? N.J.'s college football stars explode in Week 6
A look at 20 big N.J. performances in college football this weekend.
View ArticleWhat we learned in Week 5 of the N.J. cross-country season
A look at the lessons on the trails this past week
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1 dead in shooting at Irvington apartment
Authorities said the 38-year-old was shot and killed Sunday night. IRVINGTON -- Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man Sunday night at an apartment on Crescent Lane, the...
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Only 0.002% of tenants know about this legal right, study finds
A Seton Hall study examined 40,000 landlord-tenant suits filed in Essex County. SOUTH ORANGE -- Most tenants living without heat or hot water, with mold or rodent infestations, or in other substandard...
View ArticleN.J.'s NFL stars: Who came up big in Week 5?
A look at which NJ natives had strong showings in NFL action over the weekend.
View ArticleRutgers-Newark names commencement speaker
The university says it's commencement speaker's mission is especially relevant to its diverse student body. NEWARK -- A national leader in bridging cultural divisions will be the commencement speaker...
View ArticleNJSO concert review: This performance proved a bit too precise
Before its new conductor takes over next month, NJSO was led by outgoing associate conductor Gemma New for its weekend performance Nothing is new forever -- even when you're playing music that's more...
View ArticleFeds renew contested allegations in Menendez case
The bribery charges in Thursday's superseding indictment concern payments to Menendez's recall-defense fund NEWARK -- More than a year after a judge dismissed four counts of bribery in the corruption...
View ArticleNewark's Weequahic band steps out in style
Newark's Weequahic High School marching band didn't feel like one for five years until it debuted new uniforms and instruments that were purchased after the alumni association started a $30,000...
View ArticlePOLL: Should schools ban clown Halloween costumes?
At least one N.J. district has already done it. MONTCLAIR -- The Halloween costume that's all the rage this year? Well, one is certainly causing rage, and rules against it. Montclair Public Schools...
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