Mayor Ras Baraka presents State of the City address – says “Newark is on...
Newark, NJ – Mayor Ras Baraka delivered his 12th State of the City address on Tuesday night, centering his message on Newark’s resilience and growth in the face of adversity. Baraka chose to focus on key issues like housing, education and public safety, while highlighting the city’s progress and strength.
Hammer-Wielding New Jersey Transit Attacker Nabbed By US Marshals After Month On The Run
U.S. Marshals Service Authorities have ended a month-long manhunt for a man accused of a...
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill moves family to Drumthwacket
No New Jersey governor has called Drumthwacket home since James McGeevey in 2004.
Men Worked on Roof of Bergen-Lafayette Home Shortly Before Fire Broke Out
Two men were spotted working on the roof of a Bergen-Lafayette home Thursday, shortly before a fire broke out, spread to an adjoining home, and forced the family living there to relocate. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each...
Two multi-alarm fires erupt in New Jersey overnight into Saturday
Two large fires erupted in New Jersey overnight into Saturday, damaging buildings and vehicles, but harming no one. A five-alarm fire ripped through an abandoned chemical factory in Paterson just before 11:30 p.m. Friday, hurling flames and smoke high into the sky and damaging nearby vehicles, ABC7 reported. The...
Why Locals ADORE This Family-Owned Hole-in-the-Wall in Newark, NJ
Open Tue–Sat, 11 AM–11 PM | Sun, 12 PM–11 PM (closed Mon) Not every legendary burger joint needs a neon sign, a velvet rope, or a celebrity chef. Some just need nine decades, a flat-top grill, and a family that refuses to change a winning formula. 🍔
Cold front fuels winter’s return with chance of snow across major Northeast cities after...
The same system that fueled Saturday’s severe storms is now pushing east, delivering rain along the East Coast and triggering a sharp drop in temperatures—setting the stage for the chance of snow to return to parts of the Northeast.
Bronx woman worried about health after apartment overrun with rats
After repeated calls for help to her landlord and complaints to the city, she is now worried about her health.
Staten Island woman facing aggressive brain cancer: ‘Everything happened so fast’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island community is rallying around a West Brighton woman diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer. Colleen Valcarcel, 55, is recovering from brain surgery and was diagnosed after a biopsy with a grade 4 glioma — the most advanced and fastest-growing type of brain cancer.
New Fitness Studio in Montclair, Counterfeit $50 Bills, + More Local News You Missed
Kicking off our news a bit early this morning, we’ve got all the Montclair + Essex County news headlines for you. Lots of things are happening this week, including a new mental health center in Newark, a new fitness studio in Montclair, and a fugitive was arrested in Newark.

















