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Dried out: Why parched N.J. isn't in drought trouble, yet
While exceptionally hot, dry stretch is becoming a concern, state officials say we're not in dire straits just yet. On paper, a tally of New Jersey's recent run of dry weather sounds troubling. The...
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Elementary school teacher facing child porn charges suspended, report says
Music teacher allegedly uploaded child pornography from work and home, authorities said. Music teacher allegedly uploaded child pornography from work and home, authorities said. BLOOMFIELD -- The...
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Georgia man headed to trial in murder of 'go-go' dancer in East Orange
Brian Love, 42, is facing murder and weapons charges in the killing of Denise Ramsey Brian Love, 42, of Riverdale, Georgia, is scheduled to go on trial next month on murder and weapons charges in the...
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Gang member, 2 others caught with gun, $10K in drugs at Bloomfield Wendy's,...
Police said they seized more than 600 envelopes of heroin, along with crack cocaine, codeine syrup, Oxycodone and other prescription pills BLOOMFIELD - Three men were arrested Wednesday night after...
View Article'Price is Right Live!' adds 2nd fall show at Newark's NJPAC
The live show in April attracted 2,800 fans Watch video "Price is Right Live!" has added a second fall show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. On Oct. 31, contestants will have the chance to...
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Take this week's NJ.com News Quiz
Finish off the summer season with a perfect score this week Time to see where you stack up with other NJ.commers. Take this week's NJ.com News Quiz to see how well you know New Jersey news. Post your...
View ArticleNewark wants YOU to walk kids to school
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka wants men in every city ward to walk kids to school once a month this school year The SOS went out nine years ago to Newark men in the city's South Ward. Newark Mayor Ras...
View ArticleN.J. Devils donate backpacks, supplies to Newark kids on first day of school...
More than 150 backpacks stuffed with brand new, notebooks, crayons and other essentials were donated to the John F. Kennedy interdisciplinary special education school in Newark on the first day of...
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Rescued from streets, calico needs home
BELLEVILLE — Lena-Dee is a 3-year-old longhair calico cat in the care of Dap's Animals. A spokeswoman with the rescue group said she was saved from the streets of Newark where teens were throwing...
View ArticleCodey leads N.J. boarding home raid, uncovers 90-degree temps, safety violations
On the fifth day of a heat wave Thursday, the temperature soared into the mid-90s inside a Hawthorne Avenue boarding house, a home of last-resort for 22 people discharged from psychiatric care. NEWARK...
View ArticleEssex County to commemorate 9/11 anniversary at Eagle Rock
Annual ceremony is set to include family members of 9/11 victims. WEST ORANGE -- For the fourteenth year in a row, Eagle Rock Reservation will host the county's September 11 commemoration ceremony,...
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Newark alters regulations to pave way for potential downtown casino
Officials are holding out hope that state legislators can authorize a referendum to approve gaming in North Jersey next year NEWARK - City officials are doubling down on their hopes for a casino...
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Newark leaders look to ease concerns over potential rent hikes
Tenant groups have been lobbying Mayor Ras Baraka and city councilors to avoid changes to the city's standing rent control policy NEWARK - As the city's rent control policy lingers in a state of...
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Ex-Newark mayoral candidate Jeffries to head education lobbying group
Shavar Jeffries will take over as the head of Democrats for Education Reform, according to multiple media reports NEWARK — Former Newark mayoral candidate Shavar Jeffries has landed a new gig heading...
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N.J. men indicted in fatal shooting during robbery at Newark eatery
Durrell Hearn, 24, and Leon Trent, 27, both of Newark, were indicted on Aug. 28 in connection with the Jan. 8 killing of 20-year-old Tykwan Crenshaw NEWARK -- Two men have been indicted in the fatal...
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Olympic skater's career was held 'hostage' by ex-skating group, lawyer says
A recent court ruling has set an 18-year-old figure skater free from an agreement with the Israeli Ice Skating Federation that her attorney compared to being held "hostage." A recent court ruling...
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Newark men sentenced for sexually assaulting girl, 12, after meeting on Facebook
Jahmir Cain, 23, and Tarell Thomas, 27, received prison sentences of ten and seven years, respectively NEWARK -- Two Newark men were sentenced on Friday to state prison terms for sexually assaulting a...
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Newark PD, FBI, other agencies aid in gun arrest
City man charged after allegedly being found with gun containing hollow-point bullets NEWARK-- A 22-year-old city man was arrested Thursday night after patrolling members of a joint law-enforcement...
View ArticleWhere do the richest people in Essex County live?
A ranking of the top 10 Essex towns based on median household income estimates. ESSEX COUNTY -- When it comes to economic diversity in New Jersey, you can't beat Essex County. In a recent NJ Advance...
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Newark schools reach performance-based contract with custodians, clerks
School officials announced the agreement Friday. School officials announced the agreement Friday. Chris Cerf in a file photo. (Cie Stroud | For The Star-Ledger) NEWARK -- The city public school...
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