West Orange, NJ|News|
Annual Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour Returns This Year
After a year hiatus because of the pandemic, this year’s tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|News|
Annual Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour Returns This Year
After a year hiatus because of the pandemic, this year’s tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Historical Society To Host Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths will be set on the graves of nearly 100 veterans buried at St. Peter's Church in Belleville on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark-Based Nonprofit's CEO Receives Women's Empowerment Award
Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership CEO Jill Johnson was recently honored with the Women’s Empowerment Award from Berkeley College.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
What's Open, Closed In Newark On Thanksgiving 2021
The Thanksgiving holiday means most government offices, stores and coronavirus testing sites will be closed in Newark in 2021.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Essex County
If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Essex County.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
French National Charged In NJ For Scheme To Sell Weight Loss Drug
Alain Bouaziz, 68, a French citizen is accused of lying to the FDA to fraudulently obtain control of a pharmaceutical product.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Gearing Up To Celebrate The Holiday Season
“We are always excited when this time of year comes around,” Mayor Mauro G. Tucci said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Cop Fatally Struck Nurse, Brought Body Home To Mom: Prosecutor
Louis Santiago, 25, is accused of killing a nurse with his car and bringing the body home to his mom to discuss "what to do with the body."
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Mom Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Spared Prison
Rasha Abual-Ragheb, 41, who declared that "civil war was coming" following the Capitol Riot has been sentenced to 2 months of house arrest.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
NJ Mom Accused Of Abusing Daughter Ordered Released From Jail
Jamie Moore, 39, of East Orange has been ordered to home confinement as she awaits trial, multiple news outlets reported.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Lottery Ticket Worth More Than $1M Sold In Essex County
One lucky ticket purchased in Essex County matched all five numbers drawn Tuesday, in turn, winning the $1,253,763 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Felon Admits To Possessing Gun, Ammo: Prosecutor
Bilal Ward, 29, of Newark pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Renames Street In Honor Of Fallen Police Detective
Det. Michael Morgan was fatally shot while off-duty on Nov. 7, 2011. He was leaving a party when a gang member tried to rob him at gunpoint.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
More Than 5K Turkeys Distributed To Newark Families In Need
More than 7,000 can of vegetable were also distributed to Newark families in need.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Halle Berry Debuts New Netflix Movie Partly Filmed In Newark
Newark is featured in the highly-anticipated sports drama 'Bruised,' which stars Oscar-winner Halle Berry and marks her directorial debut.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Remains Of NJ Soldier Killed In WWII Identified 76 Years Later
Sgt. Larry S. Wassil, 33, of Bloomfield vanished Dec. 28, 1944 while taking on enemy gunfire. His remains were recently ID'd through DNA.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Man Wanted For Stealing Woman's Purse At Gunpoint: Newark PD
After taking the victim’s purse, Newark police said the suspect hid it under his red-hooded sweatshirt, dragging the victim to the ground.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Popular Puerto Rican Restaurant In Montclair To Shut Down
Cocina Candela announced plans to close for business Dec. 12. The restaurant is located at 706 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Public Library Plans Kwanzaa Festivities
The Montclair Public Library will celebrate Kwanzaa with a series of events in December.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
