Newark parents charged after 6-week-old twins found with burns, fractures

Infants hospitalized with severe injuries that deputies say were not accidental. NEWARK, NY – A New York couple is facing criminal charges after their 6-week-old twin boys were hospitalized with severe injuries,…

Fatal Newark crash claims life of Bear man days after Summit Bridge Road collision

A late-night collision on a busy Newark roadway has turned fatal days after the initial crash, leaving one man dead and state police searching for answers about what led to the impact.…

Morris County graduates 10 correctional officers in Newark ceremony after 19-week academy

NEWARK, N.J. — Ten newly trained correctional officers graduated Wednesday from the Essex County Police Academy, completing a 19-week program that prepares them to serve inside Morris County’s correctional system, according to…

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Traffic stop in Newark leads to gun and drug charges for Pennsylvania man

Loaded handgun found in car during Newark stop Newark, DE — A routine traffic stop for a vehicle equipment violation led to the discovery of a firearm and a large quantity of…

Newark Public Schools proudly kicked off Women’s History Month some very special visitors, including NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and NJ Education Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux.

New Jersey spent $1 million to have 45 teens vote in Newark school board election

Newark, NJ — Forty-five 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in Newark’s school board election this week, a new development that has intensified debate after a lawmaker claimed the effort cost about $1…

Bruce Springsteen Preaches Against Corruption at Newark Show Where Ticket Prices Topped $3,000

Newark, NJ – Fans paying as much as $3,000 per ticket at the Prudential Center heard Bruce Springsteen deliver a message calling for “unity over division” and “ethics over unbridled corruption” during…

Nordstrom to Close Christiana Mall Store in Newark April 30, Leaving 300 Jobs Uncertain

Newark, DE — Nordstrom will shut down its only full-line Delaware store at Christiana Mall on April 30, cutting roughly 300 jobs and leaving a major retail vacancy at one of the…

Newark Airport Baggage Scales Misread Weights 27% of the Time, Raising Overcharge Concerns in New Jersey

Newark, NJ — Travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport may have paid inflated baggage fees after state data analyzed by NJ Spotlight News and NYCity News Service found that 27% of…

Florida Woman Sentenced in Newark for $465K COVID Relief Fraud Scheme Using Fake PPP Loans

NEWARK, N.J. — A Florida woman who fraudulently obtained more than $465,000 in pandemic relief funds through falsified loan applications will serve 18 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced.…

Recovery continues after 60 displaced after Newark Ironbound fire spreads across 5 buildings, injures 6 firefighters

Newark, NJ – Nearly 60 residents remain displaced days after a fast-moving three-alarm fire tore through multiple buildings in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, injuring six firefighters and destroying homes late Friday night, officials…

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44-Foot Endangered Sei Whale Found Dead in Newark Bay Had Not Eaten Before Death, Necropsy Finds

NEWARK BAY, N.J. — A 44-foot endangered sei whale found dead in Newark Bay had not been feeding prior to its death, according to preliminary necropsy results released following a multi-agency examination.…

Middletown Schools Face Closures Without State Bailout as Money Flows into Districts Like Newark, Lakewood

No financial lifeline confirmed as district moves ahead while other NJ districts receive major aid or intervention Middletown, New Jersey — No state bailout is coming to prevent school closures in Middletown,…

Newark delivery driver killed after teen car theft attempt ends in fatal crash

A father of three died after being dragged into a violent crash while trying to stop his car from being stolen, authorities said. NEWARK, NJ – A Newark delivery driver was killed…

Newark woman charged after trooper injured during stolen vehicle arrest at mall

A stolen vehicle report at Christiana Mall led to a confrontation that left a state trooper injured and a Newark woman facing multiple felony charges Wednesday evening. The incident unfolded after the…

Newark man sentenced to over 12 years for armed pharmacy robbery in Livingston

A federal judge imposed a lengthy prison term after a gunpoint robbery targeting prescription drugs underscored ongoing concerns about pharmacy-related crimes. Newark, New Jersey – U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced that Nariq…

Newark police seek three suspects in violent assault outside downtown lounge

Victim knocked unconscious during early morning attack on Washington Street, officials say. NEWARK, N.J. – The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects accused of…

Newark announces street closures for April 15 food distribution event

Drive-Up and Go program expected to impact traffic near West Kinney Street corridor. NEWARK, N.J. – The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned food…

Newark police seek man wounded in Baldwin Avenue shooting for questioning

NEWARK, N.J. – The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting that left him injured last month…

Newark announces street closures for film production in downtown area

Intermittent road shutdowns expected Wednesday across key corridors, officials say. NEWARK, N.J. – The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory for multiple street closures across downtown Newark on…

Newark is Not the Only Place to See New Jersey’s Annual Cherry Blossom Bloom, But it is the Best in the State

From Newark to South Jersey, thousands of cherry trees are transforming parks and streets into spring showcases. Newark, NJ – Cherry blossom season is underway across New Jersey, and while Branch Brook…

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