Bank to move HQ into future Newark Whole Foods building
City National Bank, founded in Newark in 1973, will lease 13,000 square feet in the former Hahne's department store space when it opens in 2017 NEWARK - The much anticipated arrival of a Whole Foods...
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East Orange high school briefly evacuated after bomb threat, report says
A bomb squad determined there was no threat after searching East Orange Campus High School, according to CBS New York East Orange Campus High School was evacuated after a bomb threat Thursday morning....
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United Way leader gets major award for helping Newark
Catherine Wilson had worked for years to improve education, health and income opportunities for people in Newark and elsewhere in N.J., and now she is getting recognized for it. Pictured, Wilson at...
View Article'Star Wars': The Force awakens at a N.J. church
It's part of the 8-year-old church's efforts to remain relevant in modern society. Watch video MORRISTOWN -- Pastor Tim Lucas was 6 years old when the first Star Wars movie came out, and he...
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Herointown, N.J.: Tell us where the solution should come from
We've detailed the reality of the heroin crisis in N.J. Today, we ask you — what do we do about it? On Tuesday, we opened the door to the reality of the heroin crisis in New Jersey. At least 128,000...
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Man killed outside West Orange residence, authorities say
Authorities are investigating the early morning death of man found suffering apparent gunshot wounds outside of a township residence. (File photo) WEST ORANGE -- Authorities are investigating the...
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WATCH: 'Star Wars' light saber fights and reviews on opening night
New Jersey reacts to the the premiere of the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at the AMC Loews theatre in New Brunswick. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK-- People of all ages arrived extra early with their...
View ArticleVibrant Newark neighborhood grows from small home improvements
Littleton Avenue was once a dreary street beset with drugs. Now it's vibrant and thriving after the Urban League helped residents reclaim their neighborhood. The outreach worker from the Urban League...
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N.J. special education teacher will fight child-abuse charges, lawyer says
Ashley L. Frabizzio, 30, of Butler, was arrested last Saturday and has been suspended from her teaching job in Elmwood Park. An attorney for Ashley L. Frabbizio says the suspended teacher is innocent...
View ArticleVoting rights should not be stalled by one obstinate senator | Editorial
Sen. Ron Rice isn't entirely wrong - most felons should have voting rights. But he's wrong to undermine the Democracy Act. Watch video State Sen. Ron Rice is moving the goalposts again, and it's hard...
View ArticleHoliday Greetings from the Troops: Dec. 18, 2015
Currently, the United States has military personnel deployed in about 150 countries. DVIDS, a service paid for by the Department of Defense, via the Department of the Army, Third Army/US Army Central...
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Family-loving pet is ready for a home
Blue was surrendered to a high-kill shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. Blue MONTCLAIR -- Blue is a young mountain cur/retriever mix in the care of PAWS Montclair. He was surrendered...
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30 Best Meals 2015: Osteria Giotto in Montclair
The food is classic and authentic Italian cuisine. On Day 25, among our best choices in Italian cuisine, we offer ... OSTERIA GIOTTO The owners met in the kitchen of San Domenico. In Imola, Italy....
View ArticlePhotos of the week Dec. 10-17, 2015
NJ.com's best pictures from the week Watch video Woodbridge - The holidays are just around the corner, but it didn't feel like it this week, as the Garden State enjoyed a stretch of very warm spring...
View ArticleThe most amazing photos taken from space in 2015 by N.J. astronaut Scott Kelly
During his 200-plus days in space since March, Scott Kelly has seen a lot. Here are some of the stunning shots the New Jersey astronaut has shared from space this year. In 2015, New Jersey's homegrown...
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Glimpse of History: In a one-horse open sleigh
In 1947, a white Christmas was not likely a dream as Santa's feet were buried in the white stuff MONTCLAIR -- Santa's sleigh may have a one horsepower motor instead of eight reindeer, but children...
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Newark police search for suspects in string of morning gas station robberies
Newark police are searching for two men suspected in several early morning gas station robberies, authorities say. NEWARK -- Police are searching for two men suspected of committing a series of...
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Ex-N.J. basketball player in prison for taking child to prostitute drop-off
Jonathan Jeff Garrett, who played semi-professional basketball in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan, admitted he brought his 7-year-old son along when he delivered a prostitute to a Bethlehem...
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$93M construction project to shift Route 21 exit ramp
A new ramp will be in place this weekend, officials said Friday. A new ramp will be in place this weekend, officials said Friday. (Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) NEWARK -- An ongoing $93...
View ArticleAuthorities investigate fatal shooting outside Newark after-hours club
The victim in an early morning shooting on Madison Avenue was pronounced dead Friday, authorities confirm. NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating a fatal early morning shooting that occurred in the...
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