Tell us your New Jersey love story for Valentine's Day
We're collecting the best love stories to share for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is coming up, so love is in the air. We were wondering if you had a great love story to share ... a great New...
View ArticleWhich Essex County high school has the highest graduation rate?
See how your school compares. ESSEX COUNTY -- Graduation rates in Essex County vary greatly, with one school in Newark reporting rates as low as 18 percent, and one district graduating virtually all...
View ArticleSentencing delayed (again) for Newark woman who killed neighbor's dog
At a hearing Thursday, the prosecutor and defense attorney sparred over whether to adjourn Haniyyah Barnes's sentencing, because the dog's owner was not available Watch video NEWARK -- A Superior...
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Teen's claim that Newark cops dislocated his shoulder under investigation
Authorities say they are investigating the incident. Authorities say they are investigating the incident. (File photo) NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating allegations that Newark police officers...
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N.J. astronaut to return to Earth after bringing mankind closer to Mars (VIDEO)
NASA is set to bring Scott Kelly home on March 3, ending his record-breaking mission is space, which has brought us closer to putting a man on Mars. Watch video In less than a month, New Jersey's...
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Residents move to recall Bloomfield councilman over bribery allegations
First Ward Councilman Elias Chalet has resisted calls to step down despite being indicted by a grand jury last week Watch video Elias Chalet (File photo) BLOOMFIELD - First Ward Councilman Elias...
View ArticleRival drug rings were run from same N.J. apartment building, authorities say
Officers busted both Wednesday. Watch video NEWARK -- Four people were arrested, and about $100,000 worth of illegal drugs confiscated, after authorities busted two competing drug rings operating out...
View ArticleA night of drinking ends with ex-cop shooting his brother, court docs say
John Towey, 63, of Nutley, is claiming prosecutors improperly presented his case to the grand jury that indicted him on attempted murder and related charges NEWARK -- A retired Belleville police...
View ArticleCongressman Payne to launch monthly spot on 'hip-hop political' radio show
"The Payne Report" will air on WRNU's "All Politics Are Local" program the first Friday of each month NEWARK - U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. will take to the airwaves Friday to kick off a new monthly...
View ArticleSale of Newark hospital to for-profit chain gets green light
The acting Health Commissioner has 120 days to make a decision on the sale of St. Michael's Medical Center. TRENTON -- The Christie administration should allow a for-profit hospital chain to buy the...
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Glimpse of History: Five times two in Newark
Any number of special promotions and gimmicks were used to attract patrons to movie theaters. NEWARK -- In this picture taken in the 1940s, five sets of twins were photographed at the Adams Theater in...
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Calling in backup: Could 'dozens' of state troopers curb violence in Newark?
Newark police want State Troopers assistance with street patrols and investigations, officials say. Watch video NEWARK -- As officials develop new plans for the city's longstanding fight against...
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Newark cop suspended after teen claims police dislocated his shoulder
A Newark police officer was suspended without pay Thursday amid claims by a 14-year-old that he was assaulted by police. Det. Wilberto Ruiz has been suspended without pay. (Newark Police Department)...
View ArticleN.J. fencer will be first U.S. Olympian to compete in hijab
Ibtihaj Muhammad plans to wear the traditional Muslim veil as she represents the U.S. in Rio Watch video MAPLEWOOD -- Ibtihaj Muhammad has already made history. And as of Saturday, she's poised to do...
View ArticleTrauma at home haunts kindergarteners in school, study finds
More than 1,000 children in major cities, including Newark, were part of the study. TRENTON -- The percentage of young inner-city students who have difficulty paying attention at school and struggle...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com news quiz
Do you have a perfect score in store this week? Take the quiz and find out. Time to see how well you know New Jersey news. Answer the seven questions below based on some of the most popular New Jersey...
View ArticlePARCC 2015 results: 5 things we learned about Essex County schools
Check out which Essex County schools aced or bombed the controversial PARCC exam. Watch video Nearly a year after students started taking the tests, New Jersey families are getting their first look at...
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Fetty Wap kicks off new tour with electrifying Montclair concert (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The New Jersey rap star was engaging and fun as a sold-out crowd bopped to his dance-heavy jams MONTCLAIR -- His ordinary lyrical themes aside -- cash, drugs, women who can cook pies -- Fetty Wap's...
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Big Indian food company fired workers for unionizing, federal agency says
The National Labor Relations Board alleges that Deep Foods illegally discriminated against employees for trying to organize. Watch video UNION -- A federal labor agency filed a complaint this week...
View ArticleMan charged with killing 2 exes, mom murdered with barbell top Week in Crime
A different man was convicted of murdering his mother while a third man allegedly killed his girlfriend's 2-year-old son A Union County man was convicted of beating his mother to death with a barbell....
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