'Twinsters,' about N.J. adoptee's discovery of identical twin sister
Born in South Korea and adopted by a Verona family, Samantha Futerman co-directed the documentary about finding her identical twin sister, who had been adopted by French parents "Twinsters" is an...
View ArticleSUV strikes, kills pedestrian crossing street in Newark
A victim was hit near 247 Frelinghuysen Avenue Friday morning, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. NEWARK -- A sport utility vehicle struck and killed a man walking on a city street...
View ArticleMontclair synagogue hosting Christmas dinner for Syrian refugees
The group was concerned about the "demonizing" of immigrants when it decided to reach out to the newly arrived Syrian families living in Elizabeth MONTCLAIR -- It was a traditional Jewish Christmas...
View ArticleYoung Newark boxer is ready to be an Olympic champion
Shakur Stevenson, of Newark, is on the cusp of fulfilling his dream to join the men's USA Olympic Boxing team at the Summer Olympics this summer in Rio de Janeiro. The kids at Newark's Boylan Street...
View ArticleN.J. man, 65, shot dead in East Orange early Saturday, cops say
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in East Orange where a 65-year-old city man was killed early Saturday morning EAST ORANGE -- Local and county authorities are investigating a fatal...
View ArticleRutgers at 250: Professor chronicles university's triumphs and scandals
Paul G. E. Clemens, a veteran Rutgers history professor, is marking the university's 250th birthday with a new book looking at the school's recent history. NEW BRUNSWICK -- When Rutgers University...
View ArticleNewark students learn from the pros
Students complete a Citizen Schools Learning Time program. Chancellor Avenue Elementary School middle-school student Herbert McNeil, right, demonstrates the robotics project he made in the Citizens...
View ArticleNewark man killed in shooting, prosecutor says
A city man was killed early Sunday in a shooting, authorities said. Newark Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, Dec. 27, 2015. (File Photo)File photo NEWARK -- A city man was killed...
View ArticleHorseplay causes crash on Route 46, Fairfield police say
Two teenagers were fooling around and one seized the steering wheel, causing the car to veer off the road and land between two unoccupied vehicles, police said. Photo courtesy of Fairfield Police...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Dec. 28, 2015
A 2015 survey of how much dog owners will spend on their pets this Christmas shows Garden State dog lovers coming in first at $30.01. According to thenoseprint.com, a pet-focused online hub for major...
View ArticlePolice ask for helping finding family of man found dead in Newark apartment
Zulu Al-Israokwa, 53, was pronounced shortly after being found inside his Hawthorne Avenue apartment Nov. 20 Newark police are asking for help finding the family of a man found dead in his home last...
View ArticlePa. man caught carrying loaded handgun in Newark, police say
Kyieem Newsome of Easton, Pa. was charged with several weapons-related offenses Kyieem Newsome (Essex County Correctional Facility) NEWARK - An anonymous tip led to the arrest of an armed...
View ArticleCity, development corp set sights on abandoned N.J. neighborhood
East Orange is working to revitalize the 'Teen Streets.' EAST ORANGE -- In the Greenwood neighborhood of East Orange - a 0.16 square mile residential area bordering Newark off of I-280 - there are 255...
View ArticleN.J. roads could turn dangerous as winter storm approaches
In general, the most dangerous driving spots are expected in Bergen, Morris, Sussex, Warren and western Passaic counties. Watch video For New Jersey commuters, the December fun is over -- at least for...
View ArticleNewark public safety director says officers will 'have to work' in battle...
The veteran Essex County lawman will officially take over as the city's first public safety director early next month NEWARK - Anthony Ambrose has spent the better part of the last three decades in...
View ArticleNewark deputy police director saves woman, dog from pit bull attack
John Arnold was able to chase the pit bulls off before they killed the small Shih-Tzu mix, officials said John Arnold (File photo) NEWARK - Deputy Police Director John Arnold is being hailed as a hero...
View Article'Floragraphs' to honor 3 late N.J. residents at Rose Parade
The annual parade will create flower portraits of 60 organ donors from across the country. PASADENA, Calif. -- Three late New Jersey residents will be among 60 honored in flower form on the 2016...
View ArticleAuthorities investigating fatal Newark shooting
The shooting occurred in Newark around 7 p.m Monday in the area of South 11th Street and 11th Avenue West NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating a city shooting where one man was gunned down Monday...
View ArticleFew power outages in Essex after overnight storm
Traffic back-ups appeared normal Tuesday morning as commuters dealt with rain and the remnants of a wintry mix Monday night. ESSEX COUNTY -- The county got by mostly unscathed from the first winter...
View Article20-year-old ID'd as victim of Newark's 104th homicide of 2015
Man was killed Monday night, authorities said. A 20-year-old was shot and killed in the city Monday, officials said. (File photo) NEWARK -- Authorities have identified the 20-year-old who was shot an...
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