Newark named best city for barbecue in the northeast
In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.
In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.
Amber Alert in NJ canceled after infant found safe
Authorities canceled an Amber Alert after the infant at the center of the search was found safe.
Authorities canceled an Amber Alert after the infant at the center of the search was found safe.
2-year-old girl shot in Newark expected to recover
A 2-year-old shot in the head by a stray bullet in Newark was expected to recover from her injuries, authorities said.
A 2-year-old shot in the head by a stray bullet in Newark was expected to recover from her injuries, authorities said.
Hawaii vacation of 3 East Coast friends ended in death
A Hawaii vacation for three tourists from the U.S. East Coast turned deadly after one of them became “psychotically” drunk, his friend testified Wednesday.
A Hawaii vacation for three tourists from the U.S. East Coast turned deadly after one of them became “psychotically” drunk, his friend testified Wednesday.
7-year-old boy killed in Newark house fire
A boy, 7, was killed in an early morning fire at a house in Newark that also displaced two families, said police.
A boy, 7, was killed in an early morning fire at a house in Newark that also displaced two families, said police.
FBI: U.S. couple tried to board ship in New Jersey to go fight for ISIS
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
Boston, Norfolk, Newark: White House COVID-19 task force names 3 cities as mass vaccination centers
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients announced on Friday that three new cities will become mass vaccination sites capable of inoculating 15,000 people daily.
NJ leads nation in new COVID cases as hospitalizations rise above 2,000, again
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.
The Garden State is now leading the U.S. in new cases per capita, and for the first time in a month, total hospitalizations are hovering above 2,000.
Newark's first deaf cafe hopes to survive COVID
A special space for the deaf and hard of hearing is now open for business in Newark, but the road to getting up and running wasn't easy, especially over the last two years.
A special space for the deaf and hard of hearing is now open for business in Newark, but the road to getting up and running wasn't easy, especially over the last two years.
NJ kidney clinics would love to vaccinate patients but can't get a supply
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Kidney patients have been vaccine-eligible in New Jersey since Jan. 14. But the state said it cannot give a vaccine supply to kidney clinics because it doesn't have enough shots to go around.
Man goes berserk on flight from New Jersey
A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting two passengers on a flight from New Jersey to Florida last week.
A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting two passengers on a flight from New Jersey to Florida last week.
Dr. Oz, Port Authority officer revive passenger at Newark airport
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
A man who went into cardiac arrest at Newark Liberty International Airport was saved due to quick work by Port Authority Police Officers and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who just happened to be in the airport at the same time.
Newark using shipping containers to house the homeless
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
New Jersey attracts NYC renters seeking space and urban living
New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.
New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.
Woman in labor on George Washington Bridge
On little Jordan Goldfarb's birth certificate, "front car seat" is listed as the place of birth.
On little Jordan Goldfarb's birth certificate, "front car seat" is listed as the place of birth.
Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow
A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.
A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.
New Jersey Devils postpone 3 games due to COVID
The NHL has announced the New Jersey Devils have been forced to postpone three games this week after four more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
The NHL has announced the New Jersey Devils have been forced to postpone three games this week after four more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
Beagle sniffs out illegal meat at Newark Airport
A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.
A passenger from Kosovo told authorities he had some homemade sausages inside his suitcase.
Jersey City, Newark schools to remain fully remote through mid-April
Public schools in Newark and Jersey City will continue offering remote instruction through mid-April, both districts announced Friday.
Public schools in Newark and Jersey City will continue offering remote instruction through mid-April, both districts announced Friday.
NJ police department didn’t fire single shot in 2020 thanks to de-escalation program
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.