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.
Lifestyle
Bloomfield Daily Buzz: Mar. 3, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Bloomfield for Mar. 3, 2026.
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
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
Newark Police Warn of Surge in Thefts Targeting 3 Honda Models
Thieves are using electronic devices to steal late-model Accords, Civics, and CR-Vs in Newark, NJ.
NJ Man Found Guilty of Fatally Shooting, Pistol-Whipping Robbery Victims
Jarell Riles convicted of murder, robbery, and weapons offenses for 2023 New Year's Eve attacks in Newark
Man Killed, 2 Wounded in Newark Shooting
Police responded to reports of gunfire on the 200-block of Springfield Avenue
Tech
NJIT and Verizon Partner for Expanded AI and Cybersecurity Workforce Training
The program will provide no-cost digital skills training to New Jersey residents to address the growing demand for AI and cybersecurity expertise.
Newark High School Launches AI Literacy Class
Students learn to navigate the risks and benefits of AI tools like chatbots
NJIT Alum Kaylin Wittmeyer Brings Animation and Tech Expertise to Sony Pictures Imageworks
Wittmeyer's path exemplifies the growing demand for versatile artists who blend creative and technical skills in the animation industry.
