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Glimpse of History: A family-owned store in Verona
Evenson's closed in the early 1980s. VERONA -- Evenson's, a family-owned clothing store at 569 Bloomfield Ave., can be seen in this photo from 1972. Also visible in the photo is Julie Schill, who sits...
View ArticlePilot program to bring jobs to food stamp recipients
A pilot program now provides job training and placement for people who are still receiving assistance to buy food. ELIZABETH -- Leaders from Union and Essex counties on Wednesday hailed the opening of...
View ArticleWhich Newark schools have elevated lead levels? (MAP)
See where the schools are located, and how high above the EPA's 'action level' lead levels in the schools are. View Lead levels found in Newark schools' water in a full screen map NEWARK -- The 30...
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Easter egg hunts in N.J.: 42 options around the state
Grab a basket and check out of of these family-friendly hunts. While the Easter holiday is rooted in religion, many of its traditions focus on spring, renewal, and international customs. One of the...
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Seniors in West Orange visit with four-legged friends
Therapy dog visits are part of community life assistant Karen Gyetvay's animal therapy program. Green Hill resident Shirlean Russo plays catch with Lady, a therapy dog, during a recent visit to the...
View ArticleSummer heat: These N.J. towns were the warmest today
New weather records were broken Thursday as the summer-like temperatures continued in early March. Watch video Lots of weather records are falling like dominoes as the mercury keeps on rising across...
View ArticleFeds pitching in: EPA, DEP addressing lead levels at Newark schools
New Jersey politicians called for federal intervention into the situation. NEWARK -- The Environmental Protection Agency will be assisting the state in its continuing probe into elevated levels of...
View ArticleGraduating class of Newark police are expected to be 'change agents'...
Officials from across Essex County gathered at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark Thursday to welcome a new class of officers to the Newark Police Department. NEWARK -- Officials from across Essex...
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Man charged with DWI after car strikes NJ Transit bus
A second suspect in the crash remains at large, police say. (file photo) NEWARK -- Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a Thursday car crash that left several injured, officials...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com New Jersey news quiz
It's about time you scored a perfect seven. Do you remember the top local stories of the past week? Take the quiz below based on some of the most popular stories on NJ.com. Once you've finished the...
View ArticleSeeking a home for Newark schools' history
Newark's public school history is an invaluable collection that needs a home to display its fascinating story. Newark's public school history needs a permanent home, one with stature reflective of its...
View ArticleMurder or mistake? Jury to decide fate of mother in daughter's death
Krisla Rezireksyon Kris is accused of starving her 8-year-old daughter to death in 2011 Watch video NEWARK — Inside an Irvington apartment in 2011, authorities say 8-year-old Christiana Glenn and her...
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'Sweet' kittens need homes
Pooka and her brother Harvey are described as "sweet and playful." Pooka BLOOMFIELD -- Pooka is an 8-month-old domestic shorthair cat in the care of A Purrfect World Rescue. She was rescued with her...
View ArticleWhich N.J. county freeholders are paid the most?
Each of New Jersey's 21 counties is governed by a board of chosen freeholders. The number of freeholders in each county varies as do salaries.
View ArticleQuestions remain as officials work to solve water crisis in Newark schools
Some residents remain uneasy about how long high levels of lead have been contaminating the water at 30 schools. NEWARK -- Officials continue to formulate a plan to ensure water at nearly half of...
View ArticleJudge tosses bid for new trial in 2007 Newark schoolyard killings
Judge Michael L. Ravin denied a motion for a new trial by Rodolfo Godinez, one of the six men convicted in the case Watch video NEWARK -- In an effort to overturn the conviction of Rodolfo Godinez,...
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N.J. parents: Recess should be 40 minutes, held in colder temps
Parents in Montclair have started a petition to get their kids more time to play outdoors. MONTCLAIR -- How long should New Jersey kids be playing outside during the school day? A group of parents in...
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Sheriff's officer admits using badge to coerce prostitute into sex
An Essex County Sheriff's officer, Dinis Oliveira pleaded guilty to a criminal coercion charge Dinis Oliveira (Photo courtesy Essex County Correctional Facility)Essex County Correctional Facility...
View ArticleAt forum, Newark school board candidates take aim at state control
A total of 13 candidates are vying for 3 spots on the board in next month's election NEWARK - With the prospect of local control now clearly on the horizon, candidates for the city's school advisory...
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See what happened at Thursday's 'elephant brunch' in Newark (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
New Jersey-born dog trainer, Hans Klose, and his wife, Mariya, stole the show Thursday afternoon. Watch video NEWARK -- New Jersey-born dog trainer, Hans Klose, and his wife, Mariya, stole the show...
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