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A missing NJ woman was last seen at a local restaurant. She may have suffered a diabetic episode as part of her disappearance, police said.
A massive construction project will rebuild one of the busiest highways in New Jersey. Here are the arguments for it – and against it.
Anthony Villane Jr. was a veteran who served as Long Branch Republican municipal chair and in the administration of George W. Bush.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Essex County.
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An Afrikan centered worldview is absolutely necessary for Black liberation.
Council of New Jersey’s Largest City Endorse Once-in-a-Lifetime Greenspace Project
Someone inside an apartment building reportedly fired gunshots as officers were carrying out a search warrant, authorities said.
When Newark students took a series of diagnostic tests last fall, some seven months into the pandemic, the results were alarming.
New Jersey promises to help thousands of students from low-income backgrounds cover the cost of four years of college tuition.
DeJanee Martinez has loved reading for as long as she can remember.
Christopher Cuffari, 55, admitted his role in a scheme to profit from unnecessary prescriptions, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Honig.
Jamila Colin has been named Teacher of the Year at Newark's South 17th Street Elementary School for her tireless dedication.
The Newark Downtown District is donating seasonal plantings to any resident who can give them a home in Brick City.
The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the New Jersey average.
The program will employ more than 3,000 Newark residents, aged 14 to 24.
BCB Bank and Davis share the IBID's commitment to the Ironbound community and to Newark.
“Dr. Ben gave Kemet and Nile Valley Civilizations back to us” -Dr. Leonard Jeffries (legendary Africana Studies Professor)
“We are still offering homebound Newark residents the opportunity to have a Moderna or J&J vaccine administered to them at home.”
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An affordable housing project will shelter 11 youth who identify as LGBTQ and may have a disability – a pressing need in Essex County.
A new play from an arts teacher, activist and beauty pageant winner in Essex County is set to debut at Newark's Theater in the Park series.
A Newark nonprofit will hold its first live event since 2019: the Lincoln Park Music Festival “House Music Bar Crawl.”
Someone stole a fire truck while firefighters were battling a car blaze on July 4, setting off a chase that ended with a crash, police said.
A pair of brothers who lived in Rahway died in a double shooting in Irvington, authorities said.
One person was arrested, a report said, after the breach that sparked the evacuation of Terminal C. Flight delays are being reported.
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Newark Safety Director: “The economic and social effects of the pandemic are having an impact on violence all over the across our country.”
A man robbed a Capital One bank in New Jersey. When he left the bank property, a dye pack exploded, police said.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Newark.
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.
Prevent Common Poison-Related Mishaps
Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10): The Invest Act would provide $715 billion to repair and rebuild roads, bridges and rail networks across the U.S.
Newark will use $14 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help struggling renters and landlords amid the pandemic.
Rutgers University will test whether probiotics – bacteria found in the intestines – can boost the body’s natural defenses against COVID-19.
See how college aid applications changed for Newark area high schools.
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