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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 Cherry Blossom Festival enters its final days. The vibrant display of pink and white petals,…

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 U.S. Attorney Alina Habba on the front lines. Zakiyy Houser, 18, was taken into custody…

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 cars along Madison Drive, according to Newark…

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 at 190 Muhammad Ali Avenue, formerly 301…