A Haitian native accused of entering the country illegally died after being imprisoned at Delaney Hall. Here's what we know so far.
When Mikie Sherrill and Dale Caldwell take their oaths of office, they will do so in New Jersey’s largest city.
"No New Jerseyan should continue to be punished for conduct that is now legal," a cannabis justice advocate said.
“Anyone who risked their life for our country deserves our respect, support and a shot at the American Dream,” an elected official urged.
Newark residents 23 and under are getting a chance to make a big decision. Their task? To make the city a more “sustainable” place to live.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood of fundraising for Hamas. CAIR says it's a "conspiracy theory."
Most of the immigrants imprisoned at Delaney Hall don't have criminal records, data shows.
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. He was sentenced to prison earlier this year.
"Our shared future depends on our shared purpose," the city's newest council member said.
The rules now include more “able-bodied” adults, as well as military veterans, homeless people and young adults aging out of foster care.
Newark's police department was accused of chronically harassing minority residents. The city has come a long way since then, officials say.
A rally will take place outside a federal immigration detention facility in Newark on Saturday, organizers say.
The 2025 election results have been certified. Here’s the final tally.
Federal authorities arrested 13 undocumented immigrants. ICE also raided the New Jersey seafood purveyor earlier this year.
The controversial memo accuses people who are “anti-American, anti-capitalist, or anti-Christian” of supporting domestic terrorism.
For many people struggling with debt in New Jersey, the right to a lawyer is hidden “behind a paywall,” advocates say.
The president says he wants to crack down on political violence – but some claim he's trying to create a “secret watchlist of Americans.”
Candidates included Eliana Pintor Marin, Shanique Speight, Daniela Almeida and Noble Minton.
Who is leading the race to replace LaMonica McIver? See the latest vote tally here.
The property tax increase is down slightly from earlier figures, a city administrator said.
“Make no mistake – we will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections,” New Jersey's attorney general said.
Vic Kaplan of the Libertarian Party says his platform includes cutting taxes, investing in energy and reducing the size of the government.
Newark counts more than 37,000 SNAP recipient households among its residents, including 29,000 children, city officials said.
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Newark.
An emergency rally to protest an upcoming suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is planned for Newark on Saturday.
Obama is supporting his fellow Democrat – but Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has scored an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Several Essex County commissioners allege that conditions for immigration detainees and visitors are becoming "inhumane and unspeakable."
A New Jersey businessman alleged that police falsely portrayed him as a "john" by including his photo alongside other "mugshots."
Third-party candidates such as Vic Kaplan (Libertarian) and Lily Benavides (Green) are fighting uphill battles, their campaigns say.
Two demonstrations are being planned in Newark this week, just days after a nationwide “No Kings” protest.
“I am not a king,” Trump said, sharing an AI video of himself flying a jet and dropping sewage onto a crowd of demonstrators.
The Democratic and Republican candidates for New Jersey governor each now have a presidential endorsement in their corner.
A mentally ill prisoner suffered severe brain damage after being brutally attacked by other inmates at the largest county prison in NJ.
Essex County has become a hotbed for anti-Trump protests. Some have cheered, others have jeered – here’s what to know for this weekend.
"The march was one of the greatest, most exciting organizing efforts and historical events I experienced in my lifetime," an activist said.
The plant would provide backup power to a wastewater facility that was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. Here's why critics are against it.
Jack Ciattarelli says he is suing Mikie Sherrill over comments she made at the gubernatorial debate in New Jersey. Here's what she said.
Visitors to Delaney Hall in Newark say they have endured scorching summer heat and dangerous thunderstorms – just to visit their loved ones.
Here’s what Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli have been saying about the long-awaited train tunnel between New Jersey and NYC.
Who are the candidates? When is the registration deadline? Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Newark.