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.

2 dead after house fire in New Jersey

Two people are dead after a house fire in West Orange, New Jersey Tuesday morning.

Man, 6-month-old grandson killed by falling tree in New Jersey

A 61-year-old man, as well as his 6-month-old grandson, were killed after a tree fell in a backyard of a Verona, New Jersey home, police said.

Officer shot in Montclair, NJ, police union reports

A police officer was reportedly shot in Montclair, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, according to the state's police union.

Newark postpones teen curfew enforcement

A curfew that was set to begin Friday night for children and teens in Newark has been postponed.

Newark curfew for minors set to begin Friday

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and his public safety team announced that beginning Friday, a teen curfew will be enforced in the New Jersey city.