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26-year-old man identified in fatal West Orange shooting, officials say
A 26-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a fatal Thursday shooting in West Orange, authorities say. (File photo) WEST ORANGE -- Naji Everett, a 26-year-old from the City of Orange...
View ArticleSlain documentary star remembered as 'loving, funny' at funeral
Darel "Creep" Evans, who was fatally shot Dec. 8 in Newark, was known to many as a cast member of the documentary "Brick City," a former Crip and an anti-violence advocate. IRVINGTON -- Darel "Creep"...
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Newark man who fled cops and crashed gets 20 years
Ali Bass has 6 convictions as an adult and is awaiting trial on 3 homicides NEWARK -- A city man with an extensive criminal history and who is also accused of three homicides was sentenced Friday on...
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Teen arrested in Newark as he was about to sell heroin, cops say
City man, 18, allegedly caught with thousands of dollars' worth of drugs NEWARK -- Member's of the police department's Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested an 18-year-old city man who was dealing drugs...
View ArticleFor Newark library director, a life of learning | Di Ionno
Wilma Grey retiring after 46 years at venerable institution For young Wilma Grey, the Newark Public Library didn't mean the magnificent downtown building, created to replicate an Italian Renaissance...
View ArticlePolice raid Newark nightclub after fatal shooting; Orange man ID'd as victim
On the heels of an early morning police raid of the after-hours social club near the scene of the incident, authorities have identified the victim killed in a Friday shooting on Madison Avenue. NEWARK...
View ArticleToy drive makes Christmas shine for kids of Newark's working poor
Franciscan Charities, a non-profit organization, held its annual Christmas Toy Drive at St. Rocco's Church in Newark. Watch video NEWARK -- Many of the children from Newark's West Ward will have a...
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N.J. man had loaded gun in carry-on at Newark airport, cops say
Port Authority police arrested James Simmons, of Orange, Saturday on state gun charges, said Joe Pentangelo, a spokesperson for the agency. The entrance to a TSA passenger checkpoint at Newark Liberty...
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A parents' guide to understanding PARCC scores
Need help figuring out what your child's scores mean? Here's an explainer. TRENTON -- After months of controversy, and even more months waiting, New Jersey parents this month are finally finding out...
View ArticleHoliday Greetings from the Troops: Dec. 20, 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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NJ Transit investigates threat against Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit Police received multiple calls Saturday saying several armed individuals were headed to Newark Penn Station, but a search of the area found nothing, a spokeswoman said. Passengers board an...
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Woman stole $670 in baby formula from Cedar Grove supermarket, police say
Elaina Primallis, 29, was allegedly caught on video during the theft Elaina Primallis (Cedar Grove PD) CEDAR GROVE - A Kinnelon woman was arrested Thursday after allegedly shoplifting several hundred...
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Baraka earns mention on magazine's list of 'Most Valuable Progressives'
The first-term Newark mayor received the honor from "The Nation" magazine last week NEWARK - Mayor Ras Baraka has earned a high-profile mention as being among of the country's most influential...
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4 firefighters hospitalized after blaze at South Orange home
The home at 421 Hillside Place suffered serious damage as a result of the three-alarm fire Four South Orange firefighters were injured while battling a fire on HIllside Avenue Saturday, officials...
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Arrest made in threat against Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit Police arrested a Newark man Sunday in connection with a threat made against Newark Penn Station. Passengers board an NJ Transit rain in Newark. (File Photo) NEWARK -- NJ Transit Police...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Dec. 21, 2015
Many pets throughout New Jersey won't be receiving any gifts this holiday season because they don't have homes. According to thenoseprint.com, a pet-focused online hub for major pet product brands,...
View ArticleNewark street named in honor of prominent pastor found dead in church
The Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian Plz. sign was officially unveiled Saturday. NEWARK -- To commemorate the life of a prominent pastor who died suddenly this year, locals need only look up as they are...
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Records could be shattered by Christmas Eve warmth. How hot will it get?
Last-minute shoppers heading to the malls on Christmas Eve can keep their winter coats, gloves and hats at home. A better option might be shorts and T-shirts. Last-minute shoppers heading to the malls...
View Article150 years later: 10 things to know about N.J.'s role in abolishing slavery
Dec. 18 marked the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the amendment to abolish slavery. NEWARK -- Friday marked the 150th anniversary of the adoption of the Thirteen Amendment to abolish...
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Office workers who were fired for refusing flu shot file lawsuit
Alanda Watson and Denise Mercurius say the flu-prevention policy is discriminatory and violates their constitutional rights Two office workers who were fired from a social service agency last month...
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