The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the New Jersey average.
At one point, the lead in Newark's water had risen to 47 parts per billion at some sites – more than three times the federal threshold.
The U.S. has moved from the Trump era to the Biden years. But the protests in Essex County continue – and so do the deportations.
The U.S. launched airstrikes near the Iraq-Syria border against Iran-backed militia groups. Sen. Bob Menendez says more details are needed.
Essex County is ahead of the nation as a whole when it comes to vaccines, CDC data shows. But a few towns are lagging behind.
Here is how the Newark area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
The bronze statue of George Floyd was up just a week before the vandals struck, Newark police said.
A proposed state law would grant NJ municipalities the power to create “Civilian Review Boards” tasked with preventing police abuse.
These New Jersey liberals and conservatives have found a common gripe: this year’s “shameful” budget process.
AeroFarms uses aeroponics and LED lights to grow its products.
Dozens of social justice groups are spearheading a “Reparations For African Americans march and rally” in Newark.
“Focus on freedom and the righteous and relentless struggle of our people that brought and brings it into being.” -Dr. Maulana Karenga
Designed as a monument to the Civil Rights icon, the 150,000-square-foot building houses 11 new courtrooms, Essex County officials said.
There’s a sea change taking place in Newark when it comes to public art. The latest: a 700-pound statue of George Floyd at City Hall.
Aries Energy says its proposed waste treatment facility won't produce "sludge." These environmental activists in the Ironbound disagree.
When it comes to who suffers the harmful effects of pollution, money matters. And so does race, according to Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
Mayors from several towns and cities in Essex County will discuss recent challenges – and successes – in their communities.
“I went to my Newark polling place on Tuesday morning to cast my ballot, only to find that there were no voting machines available.”
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission wants to build a power plant near their facility in Newark. But some residents say enough is enough.
Two candidates faced off with incumbent Armando Fontoura for the Democratic nomination. There were two Republican candidates on the ballot.
Sen. Ronald Rice faced a challenge from Quadir Selby for the Democratic nomination. There was one Republican candidate. See early results.
There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Essex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
Former ICE detainee: "I'll never be able to see justice for what I was subjected to, but this bill will bring some small bit of comfort."
A political oddity known as “the line” is likely to mislead many New Jersey voters yet again in the 2021 primary election, advocates say.
New Jersey is getting closer to the 2021 primary election, which takes place on June 8. Here’s where to vote in Newark.
The most common reasons for not getting a COVID vaccine included “I don’t trust the government,” and “I'm concerned about side effects.”
The primary election is June 8. Check out our voter’s guide for Newark before you cast your ballot.
A new program in the Brick City gives a hand up to several Section 8 participants who are ready to “undertake the dream of homeownership.”
See the latest stats for Newark. Learn how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County.
As a big wave of federal funds arrives at NJ schools, these teens are demanding more counselors and mental health programs – not more cops.
A plan to build a new tunnel between NJ/NY hit a roadblock in the Trump era. But it's roared back to life under the Biden administration.
Newark’s firefighters don’t just battle blazes. They’ll also be giving emergency medical care and hosting "neighborhood first aid stations."
Barack Obama, Alicia Garza and Ras Baraka spoke about “unprecedented” activism since the murder of George Floyd at a virtual event.
When many New Jersey college students celebrate their graduations, there will be a dark cloud hovering over them: years of crushing debt.
Newark activists are marking the anniversary of George Floyd’s death by invoking the names of people recently shot by police in New Jersey.
There are about 282,000 people living in Newark. Here’s how many are vaccinated against COVID-19, NJ health officials say.
An Irvington man admitted that he solicited “corrupt payments” while working as a zoning officer with the township, prosecutors said.
Community members formerly incarcerated at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark will speak about medical care at the prison.
Newark got $88.3 million from the federal government to help it recover from the COVID pandemic – and more is on the way.
Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.