Lifestyle
Essex County Invites Seniors to Share Life Stories
The 2026 Essex County Legacies Writing Contest seeks original stories from residents aged 60 and older.
West Orange Daily Buzz: Jan. 28, 2026
News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Jan. 28, 2026.
New Jersey Approves Newark Charter School Renewals and Expansions
State education officials greenlight five charter school renewals and two enrollment expansions in Newark
Politics
Indivisible Newark hosts ICE Out For Good protest and vigil
Activists gathered in Newark to call for an end to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Minneapolis Police Chief Struggles to Manage Federal Immigration Crackdown
The city's police chief sees a 'public-safety emergency' as federal agents outnumber local police 5 to 1
Essex Clerk Durkin: 30% Return on VBMs in CD-11 as of 11 a.m.
Clerk provides context on first day of early voting for special congressional election to replace former Rep. Mikie Sherrill
Crime
New Jersey Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Exploiting Teenage Boy
Jack Wilder received 6.5 years for possession and receipt of child pornography
Newark School Ordered to Pay $30M in Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Jury finds school board and city liable for repeated assaults by after-school program director
Phony 'ICE' Agent Robs 2 Victims in Newark, Police Say
A New Jersey man has been linked to a pair of robberies involving a fake 'immigration officer', authorities announced.
Entertainment
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year at NJPAC
Performances feature world premieres honoring Chinese and Portuguese cultures
Newark Museum of Art Names Lisa Funderburke as Next Director
Funderburke comes to the museum from the Artist Communities Alliance in Providence, Rhode Island.
Harry Styles Adds Record-Breaking 12th Show to Wembley Residency
The pop star's extended stay at the iconic London venue reflects a shift in how artists approach touring.
Sports
Seton Hall Defeats Marquette 69-64
Adam Clark's 19 points lead the Pirates to victory over the Golden Eagles
Devils' Jack Hughes leaves game with injury 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics
The 24-year-old center left Thursday's game against the Predators with a lower-body injury.
Nico Hischier delivers OT winner, Devils power past Predators
New Jersey's captain scores decisive goal 42 seconds into overtime to defeat Nashville
