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Man Admits He Helped Killer of Newark Cop Flee State

A Paterson man on Wednesday admitted in Passaic County Superior Court he helped the killer of Newark Police Det. Michael Morgan flee the state during a manhunt following the murder, The Record of Woodland Park reported.

Keshawn Harley, 26, pleaded to one count each of hindering prosecution and witness tampering after admitting he met Jerome Wright at a friend’s house Nov. 7, 2011. Earlier that morning Wright shot Morgan, who was off-duty, during a robbery attempt outside a Paterson go-go bar.

Sounds of...Definitely NOT Silence in S. Orange

With construction of The Gateway on South Orange Avenue in downtown South Orange in full swing, the village is experiencing a cacaphony of sounds.

Hear what we mean, in the video attached.

Concierge Co. Ends Long Run at Maplewood Train Station

A fourteen-year run of providing coffee, newspapers, services and neighborly cheer to countless commuters came to an end Friday morning as the founders of the Maplewood Concierge Company passed the baton to the owner of the company that won the rights to the concession.

Residential Blasting Cancelled After Public Outcry

The builders have changed the construction plans for 30 Dorison Drive after Short Hills residents spoke out over the last month against the use of explosives in the residential area.

Pals Cabin to Close After 81 Years

After 81 years in West Orange, the restaurant that was a favorite of Babe Ruth, Pals Cabin is expected to close its doors next week.

The restaurant has hired A.J. Willner Auctions to sell off everything inside the local landmark when it closes June 1, owner of the auction Harry Byrnes told Patch Saturday. The auction is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at the restaurant at 11 a.m.

'Spiderman' Actor Helps Young Performers Reach Their Dreams

South Orange resident Dwayne Clark is thrilling Broadway audiences eight shows each week in Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark. But between July 1 and July 20 he’ll take time from his busy schedule to share his expertise with aspiring performers as a guest artist with Livingston-based Musical Theatre Conservatory this summer.

Montclair High Senior Struck and Killed by Train

An 18-year-old high school student who wasstruck and killed by a train near the Watchung Avenue train station in Montclair Thursday did not attempt to move off the tracks, according to NJTransit spokesperson John Durso Jr.

The victim was identified as Eamonn D. Wholley of Montclair. Wholley was a senior at Montclair High School and just weeks from graduating.

Cedar Grove Woman Wins Legacies Writing Contest

Peggy La Vake from Cedar Grove is one of this year's winners in the annual Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest for her essay “Pieces of Me.”

La Vake's story is one of eight winners selected in the contest organized by the Essex County Division of Senior Services.

FBI agents arrested an East Orange man Thursday morning in connection with the armed robbery of Belleville News & Food, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Bobby Dawson, 43, was charged by with one count of committing a Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

Students and teachers at Lincoln Elementary School celebrated an unusual holiday last month — their second annual Poem in My Pocket Day.

Part of National Poetry Month, the idea for the day was simple: students and teachers wore a pocket around their necks that held a poem and picture about something they liked, thought was interesting, or made them smile. The poems were unfolded throughout the day in the hallways, classroom reading times and more.