Fire rips through historic West Orange church
The church is nearly 200 years old. WEST ORANGE -- A nearly 200-year-old Main Street church was severely damaged by fire on Friday morning, township officials said. The fire began just before 5 a.m....
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View ArticleWelcome to the big house! Take our quiz on high-profile homes in N.J.
From a boxer to a hip-hop mogul to a former first lady, all have owned luxurious dwellings in the Garden State. MORE FROM INSIDE JERSEY MAGAZINE Follow Inside Jersey on Twitter. Find Inside Jersey on...
View ArticleNewark mother who lost 3 sons to gun violence: 'Stop killing my kids'
Sonia Rogers lost her son Tyquan after a Monday shooting, the third child she will bury since 2011 NEWARK - Sonia Rogers didn't spend her New Year's Eve hanging streamers or sipping champagne....
View ArticleNewark's last homicide of 2015, first of 2016 come just hours apart
The first Newark homicide occurred just after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day. NEWARK -- Authorities here are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man who was was killed during a domestic altercation...
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A tight race for first N.J. baby of 2016
A Burlington County girl owned the title for a full half-hour before any competition arrived. Burlington County's newest resident, all eight pounds of her, was anxious to get a start on life,...
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5 charged after Bloomfield teen fends off hoverboard robbery
The group of Newark residents included two adults and three juveniles, according to police BLOOMFIELD - Five Newark residents have been charged with assaulting and attempting to rob a local teenager...
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Union City man caught with drugs, weapons in Fairfield, police say
Kenneth Bravo allegedly had a bulletproof vest, stun gun, steroids and various other contraband in his car last weekend Watch video Fairfield police say a Saturday traffic stop turned up drugs and...
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Irvington man ID'd as victim in Newark 'domestic altercation'
Bruce Baillou, 36, is the first homicide victim of the year in Newark An Irvington man has been identified as Newark's first homicide victim of 2016. (Star-Ledger file photo) NEWARK - An Irvington...
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Giants vs. Eagles weather forecast looking quite cold
If you're planning to be at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, bundle up. Winter is back. Say goodbye to all that spring-like warmth we felt through most of the football season. Winter is back, and so is the...
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Human remains found in Clifton house after fire
During an investigation into the fire after it was extinguished human remains were found in the home. Human remains were found in a house in Clifton after a fire Friday.File photo CLIFTON -- Human...
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Newark boosts security after threat against mayor, official says
Authorities were investigating threats made against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and city facilities, the mayor's spokeswoman said Saturday. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at work in his city hall office in...
View ArticleShabazz school bus catches fire, track team escapes unharmed
Members of the Shabazz track and field team escaped unharmed from a burning school bus on Sunday morning when the team was preparing to leave to compete the Essex County Relays in Jersey City. All ......
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Man stabbed multiple times in Newark, police say
A man was in critical condition Sunday after being stabbed multiple times, police said. A man was stabbed multiple times Sunday morning, Newark police said. (File Photo) NEWARK -- A man was in...
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Woman killed by vehicle near University Hospital in Newark
A 45-year-old woman died Saturday night after being struck by a motor vehicle, an official said. NEWARK -- A 45-year-old city woman died Saturday night after being struck by a motor vehicle, an...
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Baraka to annnounce new 'pioneering' public safety changes on Monday
The mayor is scheduled to be joined by Police Chief Anthony Campos at a City Hall press conference NEWARK - Mayor Ras Baraka is set to announce additional changes to the city's approach to public...
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Man, 75, struck and killed by car in Newark, authorities say
The unidentified man was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 6:35 p.m. A 75-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Newark Sunday. (File photo) NEWARK - A 75-year-old man was...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 4, 2016
Information on contacting the shelters and rescues caring for these animals is available with each photo by clicking on the caption button. This week's gallery of pets in need of adoption is made up...
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Meet the man who will prosecute 5 of N.J.'s most high profile cases in 2016
The Middlesex County prosecutor has taken on high-profile cases. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The four-day last-summer stretch was remarkable by any measure: On Monday, Sayreville learned the fate of six...
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De Novo: Get on board with neighborhood spot at Montclair train station
This restaurant is a fun place, where nothing disappoints. DE NOVO 275 Bellevue Ave. Montclair (973) 893-5008 denovomontclair.com ★ ★ ½ THE VIBE: Casual European pub at the Montclair train station,...
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