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.
Travel
Smoke in Cabin Forces Evacuation of JetBlue Flight at Newark Airport
The incident prompted the temporary closure of Newark Liberty International Airport.
Newark Airport Closed After JetBlue Engine Failure
Passengers evacuated safely as crews work to remove disabled plane from taxiway.
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.
Lifestyle
Newark Compiles Annual 'Worst Landlords' List
Mayor Ras Baraka signs executive order to hold negligent landlords accountable
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.
Crime
Newark Mayor Criticizes ICE Operation That Led to Multi-Vehicle Crash
Baraka says federal agents should follow local laws on vehicle pursuits in densely populated areas.
Newark Mayor Criticizes ICE Over Multi-Vehicle Crash
Baraka says federal immigration agents caused a chase that led to an accident involving several vehicles, including one carrying children.
Newark Mayor Criticizes ICE Pursuit That Led to Multi-Vehicle Crash
Mayor Ras Baraka says federal immigration agents violated local laws and endangered the community
Sports
Olympic Hero Jack Hughes Returns to Devils
Devils star forward honored before game after Olympic gold medal win.
Jack Hughes Celebrates USA Hockey's Olympic Gold
The New Jersey Devils star spoke proudly of both the men's and women's teams' victories in Italy.
Devils fans welcome Jack Hughes back to New Jersey
Celebration tour included stop at Oval Office and State of the Union
