Montclair, NJ|News|
Shopper Has Destructive Temper Tantrum At Montclair Supermarket: Police
A frustrated customer lost his temper and damaged several items while using a self-checkout line in North Jersey, police say.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
2 Cars Stolen In Montclair Last Week, Police Say (Here’s Where)
One of the cars had some Christmas presents inside, Montclair police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Weed Arrests Have Plummeted In NJ Since Voters Legalized Marijuana
Here are the current rules for people who want to fire up the bong in New Jersey.
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Newark|News|
NJIT Launches New Scholarship For NY, PA Undergrad Students
All New York and Pennsylvania applicants offered admission are automatically considered.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Comes Together For Menorah Lighting At Town Hall
An annual Hanukkah event once again brought together neighbors in West Orange.
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Newark|News|
City Menorah Lighting In Newark Will Celebrate Hanukkah: 2025 Holiday Events
Mayor: "During the Festival of Lights, let us rededicate our lives to illuminating this world with the brightest of all lights: love."
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Volunteers 'Stuff-A-Bus' With Holiday Gifts For Hospitalized Kids
"This event truly captures the best of Nutley – neighbors coming together to support families in a difficult time."
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Newark|News|
Newark Will Let Local Youth Decide How To Spend $50,000 In City Funds
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.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Thief Swipes Van Loaded With Amazon Packages In Belleville: Police
Belleville police found the van and recovered most of the packages. A search for the thief continues.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Mega-Snowmen Return To Montclair For The Holidays (With A Heartwarming Twist)
A weird-but-wonderful holiday tradition is back in this North Jersey town: a block full of giant, inflatable snowmen.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Carjacking Reported On Seton Hall University Campus In South Orange
There is no known ongoing threat, the university said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
New Jersey Has Produced More Than 5,100 Peace Corps Volunteers, Agency Says
Dozens of New Jersey residents are currently serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. Here are the “top volunteer-producing states” for 2025.
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Newark|News|
FIFA World Cup In NJ Should Have Deaf American Sign Language Performers: Op-Ed
"I hope they consider having deaf American Sign Language anthem performers, as well as showing it on TV."
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Man Paid Juveniles To Make Sexual Videos, Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges
Investigators found thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
'Scorecard' Grades NJ Lawmakers On Environmental Issues: Who Ranked Highest In 2025?
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters has released its updated "scorecard" for Democratic and Republican state lawmakers.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Water Main Repair In North Caldwell Impacts Service, Traffic
Water service disruption is likely throughout the late evening, the borough said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Kicks Off Large Sidewalk Construction Project Near Park Oval
The project will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and street design along Franklin Avenue, officials said.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Scammers Impersonate Millburn Township Email Address: How To Spot A Fake
Don’t fall for the scam, Millburn officials say.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
ICE Raid In West Orange Is 'Disturbing,' New Jersey Lawmaker Says
President Trump has insisted that a crackdown is needed to push back against illegal immigration. Others say it's causing "fear and trauma."
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Dozens Of NJ Teachers Back Immigrant Trust Act: ‘Things Are Not Normal’
Supporters say the Immigrant Trust Act is a “must-pass” bill. But some Republican critics argue that the proposed law is “crazy.”
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