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Rush hour commuters at Newark Penn Station will get a holiday-themed treat on Dec. 17.
All New York and Pennsylvania applicants offered admission are automatically considered.
Mayor: "During the Festival of Lights, let us rededicate our lives to illuminating this world with the brightest of all lights: love."
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.
A Dream Deferred
"I hope they consider having deaf American Sign Language anthem performers, as well as showing it on TV."
Police found and arrested the suspect. Here’s what happened, authorities say.
A quartet of professional singers will be spreading some cheer in Newark – and the public is invited to join them.
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A new study shows Garden State residents are paying off last year’s holiday bills faster than the rest of the country.
Unionized workers picketed outside the plant last year, demanding better pay and benefits.
Here’s when the major film studio is expected to open – and what’s in it for local residents.
Police got a break on the case when they found a stolen car used in the shooting – which had been set on fire.
Team Imagine's Runners Ran with Purpose
“That place is usually quiet,” a bystander said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood of fundraising for Hamas. CAIR says it's a "conspiracy theory."
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine experts share the No. 1 resolution in their specialty that people should make for healthy teeth
Holiday-themed events will take place in the north and south wards of Newark this weekend. Here's what is on the schedule.
Study hints that a little introspection could go a long way for some residents
There is a good chance of precipitation in Newark, forecasters said. Will it be rain – or snow?
Here’s where the winning ticket was sold.
A tragic mass shooting claimed three lives in the city. The mourning continues – and so does the community organizing.
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.”
Most of the immigrants imprisoned at Delaney Hall don't have criminal records, data shows.
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
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.
Together, the hockey ambassadors delivered gifts, signed autographs and took photos with eager sports fans.
Bringing Community Together in Support of Grieving Children and Families
Onslow County officials say the case began after two minors reported being assaulted during his visit
Newark’s Master Plan clearly states that no new density should be permitted in the East Ward until a climate adaptation and resiliency plan
A national poll says NJ cheats often, but not as often as the cast of Cheaters
The complex was set to be one of the largest developments that the neighborhood has seen for decades – until a lawsuit was filed.
Inside the Silent Catastrophe of Young People Murdered in Essex County
New Jersey slips into the bottom five in 2025’s best states for camping list.
Mulberry Commons in downtown Newark has once again transformed into a winter wonderland.
"Our shared future depends on our shared purpose," the city's newest council member said.
“These murals were made at a time when we need to see representation of Black and Brown women uplifted,” the artist said.
The rules now include more “able-bodied” adults, as well as military veterans, homeless people and young adults aging out of foster care.