Weather
NJ Transit Suspends All Services After Major Blizzard
Crews work to clear snow and assess conditions to resume service safely
Newark Braces for Blizzard: Plowing, Garbage, Shoveling, Parking, Power Outages
New Jersey under state of emergency as severe winter storm approaches, with up to 2 feet of snow expected.
Family Blames Snow Banks for Loved One's Death in Newark
Tyree Peterson, 34, was struck and killed by a car while trying to cross a busy street with high snow piles.
Crime
62-Year-Old Man Killed in Newark Shooting
Authorities investigating early morning homicide in New Jersey city
Founder of Austin Water Brand Sentenced to 51 Months for $6M Fraud
Todd O'Gara defrauded investors by lying about purchase orders and private equity funding for his now-defunct Wanu Water company.
Two Suspects Added to New Jersey's Most Wanted List
Accused cop beater and drug mill leader now sought by authorities
Lifestyle
Essex County Launches Senior Citizen Writing Contest
Annual Legacies Writing Contest returns for 2026 with $500 prize
New Jersey Towns Face Population Decline as Residents Seek Affordable Living Elsewhere
Census data shows major cities like Jersey City and Newark losing residents, with smaller towns seeing even steeper drops as people move to Florida, Texas, and other states.
Newark Launches Love Your Block Grant Program to Beautify Neighborhoods
The city's sustainability initiative empowers residents to enhance green spaces and build climate resilience.
Politics
Cardinals Celebrate Ash Wednesday with ICE Detainees and Families
Cupich and Tobin lead Masses to highlight plight of immigrant communities facing detention and deportation
Lawsuit Aims to Block Montclair School Tax Vote Redo
Another school referendum in Montclair has prompted another lawsuit demanding the court stop the vote.
ICE Plans Expansion Into Affluent Essex County Suburb
Proposed ICE office location sparks backlash from local politicians and advocates
Travel
Portal Bridge Overhaul Begins, Causing Delays for NJ Transit and Amtrak Riders
Month-long construction project to transform century-old bridge will snarl commutes until mid-March.
NJ Transit Expects Normal Commute After Monday's Chaos
Overhead wire issues caused major disruptions, but service is expected to return to normal on Tuesday.
Newark Airport Delays Plague Winter Travel in NJ
Storms, staffing issues, and operational limits at major Northeast hubs cause widespread disruptions.
