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.
Crime
Repeat Stowaway Accused of Flying Without Ticket Again
Svetlana Dali allegedly bypassed security at Newark airport to board a flight to Milan.
Car chase involving ICE leads to crash in Newark, New Jersey
Two teens and a child were hospitalized after the incident, sparking condemnation from the mayor
Missing Newark Man Frequents Park Near Belleville, Police Say
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Marvin R. Walker, 55, who was last seen over a month ago.
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.
Sports
New Jersey Cancels Massive World Cup Fan Fest at Liberty State Park
State to allocate $5 million to support local community initiatives for soccer fans across New Jersey instead.
Jack Hughes Sparks Debate After Team USA's White House Visit
The Olympic hero's social media post celebrating the team's post-gold medal celebration at the White House has ignited a polarized response.
Olympic Hero Jack Hughes Returns to Devils
Devils star forward honored before game after Olympic gold medal win.
