Newark NJ

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.

A rare coin company and a vegan hair salon are moving into new offices at Harborside, a waterfront office complex in Jersey City. Matador Rare Coins, which specializes in trading high-value coins and precious metals, leased 5,290 square feet on the 10th floor at 210 Hudson Street as part of the company’s expansion.

An ecumenical group of clergy and parishioners from churches across northern New Jersey marked Good Friday with a 10-mile pilgrimage to Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center in Newark. More than 100 participants began the walk at 8 a.m. April 3 at First Congregational Church in Montclair, stopping at...

In the hustle of New Jersey life, where do folks find their calm? Let’s take a peek at some hidden gems for relaxation.

A fugitive wanted on homicide charges in Puerto Rico, was found hiding out in a home in Woodbridge and arrested, police said.

Annie Rosales is living through a surreal, impossible moment after being reunited with a beloved cat that had spent 2 1/2 years living off the land just outside Yellowstone National Park. Rosales was undertaking a cross-country move from San Francisco to New York with her husband, daughter, and two cats...

Fans of Harm's Way received tragic news this week involving guitarist Bo Lueders. He has sadly passed away at the age of 38. Harm’s Way, a punk band from Chicago, has released several albums since it was formed in 2006, including "Reality Approaches" and "Isolation." Earlier this week, they ...

As spring settles in, so does wanderlust . Whether you’ve been cooped up during the winter experiencing serious cabin fever or are just excited to see what new scenery awaits, the possibilities for an escape from the city are endless. For a unique way to sightsee , tucked away in the North Creek region of the...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders are the second worst drivers in New York City, according to a new report. LendingTree’s latest analysis of QuoteWizard insurance data found that Staten Island drivers ranked second worst among the boroughs with 30.5 incidents per 1,000 drivers, despite the borough’s heavy...

Nobody warns you that moving to New Jersey might feel like signing up for a financial obstacle course with a beautiful skyline view. I packed my bags expecting charm, good food, and maybe a reasonable tax bill, and got two out of three. Property taxes here have a way of...