Montclair Schools staffer arrested for alleged threatening to kill principal

Amir Doctry, a Northeast Elementary School staff member, was charged with making terroristic threats, prompting Montclair School District to cancel classes on Monday.

Students compete in new reality cooking show 'Newark Chops'

'Newark Chops' showcases the culinary skills of students at Newark Vocational High School, along with their teamwork and passion for cooking while preparing them for careers in the restaurant industry.

Newark cop charged with manslaughter in death of beloved traffic control officer

Sergeant Victor Ortiz, allegedly struck Rodriguez while he was directing traffic on Lafayette Street after an event at the Prudential center in Newark.

Beloved Prudential Center traffic cop struck, killed on the job

A beloved traffic control officer known for dancing and having fun with concertgoers and Devils fans at New Jersey's Prudential Center was struck and killed on the job.

Ground stop lifted at Newark Airport after smoke reported on United flight to Detroit

Newark Liberty International Airport temporarily halted flights after a United Airlines aircraft was forced to turn around due to smoke on board, officials said.

Newark sees major delays: Track flight status at NYC-area airports

Newark Liberty International Airport was experiencing some major flight delays Monday night amid the busy Thanksgiving travel week and a labor strike at an American Airlines hub.

Newark, NJ house fire kills 2 young girls

Two young children were killed in a house fire in Newark, New Jersey overnight, an Essex County spokesperson told FOX 5.

East Orange, NJ students face half days as nearly 100 teachers will be laid off

Nearly 100 teachers and staff in the East Orange School District are set to lose their jobs due to a $25M budget shortfall. Gov. Phil Murphy says he is considering a state intervention.

Large NJ fire destroys 5 homes, leaves 9 families displaced

A large fire that straddled the border of Irvington and Newark on Tuesday left 27 people homeless and destroyed 5 homes.

Newark, NJ police shoot driver in stolen car

Two police officers were injured after shooting a driver in Newark on Monday night, the New Jersey Attorney General's office said.

TSA unveils 3D scanners to speed up checkpoints at Newark Airport

In addition to better detection, the new technology allows travelers to leave electronics inside their carry-ons, saving them time in line.

NJ man caught with loaded gun at Newark Airport

A New Jersey man was caught with a loaded gun inside his book bag at Newark Liberty International airport last week, authorities said.