Newark’s cherry blossoms are in their prime, but the countdown is on before the petals vanish
NEWARK, NJ — More than 5,300 cherry blossom trees are in full bloom at Branch Brook Park, drawing thousands of visitors as the Essex County …
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Alina Habba storms into action as federal task force descends upon Newark’s criminal underbelly
NEWARK, N.J. — A teenage Bloods gang member was arrested Wednesday in a sweeping multi-agency raid in Newark — with newly appointed interim New Jersey …
Newark’s first black councilwoman, Democrat arrested for DUI after late-night crash damages four parked vehicles
NEWARK, DE — Newark City Councilwoman Dwendolyn “Wendy” Creecy was arrested late Friday night after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into four parked …
Upside-down flag spotted at Newark’s Harold Wilson School
NEWARK, N.J. — A flag was hung upside down at Harold Wilson School, raising questions about who placed it there and why. The school, located …
Newark’s Ghost Train Rumored to Pass Tonight at Midnight
NEWARK, N.J. — In Newark, an enduring urban legend tells of a ghostly steam engine that reportedly passes through the city’s train station at midnight …
Street Closures Announced for Newark’s Brazilian Festival
NEWARK, N.J. — The Newark Department of Public Safety has announced several street closures in anticipation of the City of Newark’s Brazilian Festival, scheduled to …
Street Closures Announced for Newark’s Dominican Day Festival and Parade
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory for Sunday, September 1, 2024, in connection with the city’s Dominican …
Is Newark’s Rising Youth Disengagement Linked to Suburban Crime Wave
NEWARK, NJ — A startling increase in student absenteeism among Newark’s youth is coinciding with a surge in criminal activities such as robberies, break-ins, and …
Two Students Shot Outside Newark’s West Side High School
NEWARK, NJ – Police are investigating after two teenagers were injured in a shooting incident near West Side High School on South Orange Avenue Tuesday …
Shooting Near Newark’s Shabazz High School
NEWARK, NJ – A shooting occurred in the 100 block of Milford Street, near Shabazz High School, in Newark’s South Ward. The incident took place …
Shooting in Newark’s West Ward Leaves One Injured
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police officials are investigating a shooting that occurred last Friday evening in the West Ward, which resulted in one male victim …
Nineteen Arrested in Newark’s Warrant Roundup
NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Division, under the guidance of Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, successfully apprehended 19 individuals during a recent warrant …
Man Found Shot in Newark’s South Ward
NEWARK, NJ – A man was discovered with a non-fatal gunshot wound in Newark’s South Ward, prompting an investigation into the incident. The unidentified man …
Armed Suspect Surrenders at Newark’s Grove Apartments
NEWARK, DE – An armed man who had barricaded himself in the Grove Apartments, located in the 1100 block of Compass Way, surrendered to police …
Gunfire in Newark’s West Ward Leaves Three Injured
NEWARK, NJ – A female victim is among three injured after a shooting in Newark’s West Ward at 8:10 p.m. on Sunday. Responders arrived at …
Pope Benedict remembered at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
By Michael Quinn, Arch Diocese of Newark Newark, N.J. – Though some might feel saddened while reflecting on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s passing, Cardinal Joseph …
Tractor-Trailer Driver Robbed, Assaulted in Newark’s South Ironbound Section
NEWARK, NJ – A tractor-trailer driver was assaulted and robbed by multiple suspects at gunpoint while inside his cab in South Ironbound. According to police, …
Cardinal Tobin Hosts First In-Person Easter Mass in Two Years at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica
by Sean Quinn Newark, NJ – For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started two years ago, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of …
Shots ring out in Newark’s Marrows Court Apartment Complex
NEWARK, NJ – On February 20, 2022, at approximately 10:02 P.M., the Newark Police Department responded to the area of Marrows Court Apartments for a …
Gunshots ring out in Newark’s 4th ward on Christmas, so far, no victims identified
NEWARK, NJ – Violence in Newark didn’t take a holiday to celebrate Christmas or Kwanza on Saturday as police responded to multiple gunshots in the …