Update: 11-year-old missing Newark boy found safe
Police said on October 6, 2021, Jahzir Whitmire, 11, was reported missing by his mother.
Authorities offer $5K for information on missing Newark mother Venika Williams
Essex County authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information regarding the disappearance of 28-year-old mother, Ms. Venika Williams of Newark, who has been missing since December…
Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas of Kool & The Gang passes away at 70
Dennis Thomas (Dee Tee), a founding member of soul-funk group Kool & the Gang, has died, his reps confirmed to Variety. He was 70.
Paterson cop beat person then lied about it, says prosecutor
A Paterson cop has been arrested after allegedly beating a person while on duty and then lying about it in his report, authorities said.
Newark honors George Floyd with a statue
Newark has honored George Floyd with a statue.
Grandmother killed while celebrating birthday in Newark
A family is in mourning after a beloved member was killed in Newark while celebrating her 63rd birthday.
Carl Dorsey killed by Newark Police on New Year’s Day
39-year-old Carl Dorsey, of South Orange, was fatally shot by Newark police minutes into the new year, authorities said.
Remembering Amiri Baraka who passed away 7 years ago today
Amiri Baraka, one of the most prominent voices in the Black Arts and Civil Rights movement, died Jan 9, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.
Joe Clark, tough and dedicated Paterson Eastside principal who inspired film ‘Lean on Me,’ dies at 82
Joe Clark, whose toughness and dedication to the students at Eastside high school in Paterson inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," has died.
Police request public’s help in locating missing 15-year-old Newark girl
Police in Newark are requesting the public’s help in locating Keirha Moore, 15, of Newark, who was reported missing on Friday, November 27.