Rush hour commuters at Newark Penn Station will get a holiday-themed treat on Dec. 17.
Mayor: "During the Festival of Lights, let us rededicate our lives to illuminating this world with the brightest of all lights: love."
A quartet of professional singers will be spreading some cheer in Newark – and the public is invited to join them.
Holiday-themed events will take place in the north and south wards of Newark this weekend. Here's what is on the schedule.
Santa Claus will also make a special appearance, organizers said.
“This event is about more than a shopping trip. It’s a day of joy, mentorship and positive connection.”
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Together, the hockey ambassadors delivered gifts, signed autographs and took photos with eager sports fans.
Mulberry Commons in downtown Newark has once again transformed into a winter wonderland.
Thousands of Newark residents got a Thanksgiving meal on the table this year thanks to a massive holiday food drive.
Newark City Hall will be closed for the holiday on Tuesday. Here are some other things for local residents to know.
Here’s the recipe for a Halloween-friendly city, a new study says.
A fall festival and Halloween parade will take place on Oct. 31.
Ghosts, ghouls, and history buffs are invited to wander through Newark’s past at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Nov. 1.
The annual celebration includes spooky-fun activities, delicious candy and “Halloween spirit” for local families.
Get ready to “Strutt Your Mutt” at an upcoming costume contest in Essex County.
Here’s what weather forecasters are predicting for Newark this weekend.
Newark City Hall will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here are some other things to know for the holiday.
Mayor: “Newark is prouder than ever of our Hispanic community and the way it has infused vibrancy into every aspect of our city life.”
PLUS: Here are some pumpkin-carving tips if you're celebrating Halloween in Newark this year.
The free, annual celebration is held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. See event details for 2025.
The good news? Fans of autumn can rejoice – the fall is finally here. The bad news? You might need an umbrella, forecasters say.
There are plenty of places to pick your own apples in New Jersey this autumn. Check out our latest list here.
Police, fire and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected for the holiday.
Catch up with some of the year's top labor, union and workplace stories from Essex County, New Jersey.
Here’s where to catch some fireworks and Independence Day events near Newark.
A fireworks show and concert on Tuesday night has been postponed due to the weather forecast. Here’s when the next show will take place.
A public celebration will take place at Harriet Tubman Square. Here are some other things to know for the Juneteenth holiday.
The county’s annual SummerMusic Concert Series will take place from June 24 to Aug. 23. Here’s the schedule of events for 2025.
Essex County officials held a solemn ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day and honor fallen U.S. soldiers.
Newark City Hall will be closed on Memorial Day. See other local changes here.
Here’s how to make some “egg-ceptional” hard-boiled eggs for Easter. Also, check out the local weather forecast for Newark.
Non-emergency city services will be suspended in Newark for the holiday, officials said.
New Jersey has one of the largest percentages of Muslim residents in the nation. Here’s a quick explainer about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Here’s what to know about garbage pickup, municipal court services and more in Newark on Feb. 12.
There are hundreds of Muslim inmates at the county-run prison. A nonprofit wants to make sure they have religious clothing ahead of Ramadan.
Newark City Hall will be closed on Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s what to know about courts, trash/recycling and more.
New Jersey’s oldest and “most iconic” Irish-American parade has a rich history that dates back to 1936.
Community members gathered to deliver presents to pediatric patients at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.