Asia Norton and the Spirit of the South Ward
Asia Norton finds a renewing spirit of learning, working, family and fellowship, begun when her grandfather left the South after serving in the Korean War, came North, and made his home in Newark's South Ward, with a conviction now forged across three generations. An attorney and former teacher whose mother...
Three arrested in East Orange drug bust
Police seized drugs and packaging equipment from multiple locations in East Orange.
New York’s Hidden Seafood Gem For Wild-Caught Fish And Stunning Italian Dishes
Whether you're looking for a tasty rendition of fish and chips or fresh seafood served with an Italian twist, you'll find it at this hidden gem in New York.
Residents displaced after roof collapse
A 27-unit apartment building, at 27 Park Place and Monroe Place, was evacuated Friday, March 6, when a portion of the roof collapsed through the ceiling of a section of the fourth-floor. The Fire Department was initially dispatched at 7:30 a.m. for a water leak, according to Bloomfield Fire Chief...
The New Jersey Spot Where Every Scoop Comes With A Side Of Nostalgia
There’s something about ice cream in New Jersey that feels bigger than just dessert. The first lick takes me straight back to childhood summers, when sticky fingers and laughter were the only things that mattered. Standing in line, you can almost feel the generations who’ve done the same before...
Caldwell Barber Spoke to Witnesses But Didn’t Call for Help, Court Records Show
After hitting Sharon Thomas with his car, a Caldwell barber got out and spoke with witnesses gathered nearby — but never called for help. Instead, he drove away and left the 56-year-old mother lying in the roadway, authorities said in court documents. Authorities say Angelo Lotrecchiano, 82, struck Thomas...
Domestic violence warning signs emerge after family slaughter
Berkeley was shaken this week after a man killed his estranged wife, their kids, and her parents in a tragic act of violence that underscores the serious issue of domestic abuse.
Bodycam Shows Newark Police Shooting Of Wali Bey: AG
The video and audio paint a standard police encounter that soon turns fatal, as officers approach a vehicle, before "shots fired!" shots fired!" can be heard as police request additional units to the scene. The shooting of Bey by Officer Nashid Reynolds remains under investigation by Attorney General’s Office of...
NJ cop convicted after pickup flew off Parkway, killing couple
In the blink of an eye, a police officer's choice turned into a devastating reality for a young couple and their loved ones.
A First Look at Jersey City’s Newest Irish Pub, Dagda
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish pub is planning its grand opening in Jersey City for March 2026. Dagda will be pulling pints and serving good craic at 123 Newark Avenue in Downtown Jersey City, formerly occupied by Cafe Coretto. It’s run by several Jersey City locals who want to make it the next friendly...
