Weather
3 Injured in Newark Gas Explosion
Blast tears facade off home, prompts evacuations
About 25 Passengers Evacuate Burning NJ Transit Bus
The bus hit a pothole, causing a tire to blow out and sparking a massive fire.
NJ Transit Suspends All Services After Major Blizzard
Crews work to clear snow and assess conditions to resume service safely
Business
New Businesses Coming to The Grove in Newark
Diverse mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options planned for 2026 opening
Lenders File $92 Million Lawsuit Over Newark's Halo Development
Parkview Financial claims Acier Holdings defaulted on loan agreement, threatening to derail ambitious three-tower project.
Newark Planning Board Approves Rental Development in Forest Hill
40-unit apartment building with affordable housing and rooftop amenities coming to vacant lot near Branch Brook Park
Lifestyle
Dia De Portugal Festival Returns To Newark For 2026
The annual celebration of Portuguese culture will take place June 12-15 in Newark's Ironbound district.
Newark to Open New Media High School as Film Industry Jobs Surge in New Jersey
The new school aims to prepare students for careers in film, TV, and digital content creation as production booms in the Garden State.
MEND Seeks Diaper and Wipe Donations in Orange
Local nonprofit organization appeals for essential baby supplies
Crime
Newark Carjacker Threatens to Take Kids, Mom Escapes
Police catch suspect after wild chase through Newark streets
Explosion Injures 4 in Newark Construction Mishap
Incorrect information about a gas line led to a house blast that scattered debris across the street.
Newark Toddler's Death Prompts New Window Guard Law in N.J.
Legislation named after Justin Christian El-Abiad aims to prevent similar tragedies.
Politics
Newark, Jersey City Mayors Praise Sherrill for Scaling Down Disputed Newark Bay Bridge Project
Mayors claim original project would have 'opened the floodgates of heavy traffic' through communities already burdened by pollution.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Clashes with MAGA Pundit Over Trump's SOTU
Baraka calls out Natalie Winters' racist rhetoric during heated debate on Piers Morgan Uncensored
Partial Government Shutdown Continues, Impacting New Jersey
Senate fails to advance DHS funding, leaving 270,000 federal employees in limbo
