Rapper Common and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka To “Occupy The City” of Newark
Occupy the City is to unite residents from the entire city against despair, violence and crime, and to promote love, hope and empowerment.
Holmdel man arrested in PNC Arts Center shooting
Quran Powell was arrested for shooting two men after a concert at PNC Arts Center.
12 men charged in connection to 8 murders in Essex County
Twelve men were charged Thursday in connection with eight unrelated murders in Essex County, New Jersey.
Newark man wanted for murder in NJCU student’s beating death
Officials have issued a murder warrant for the arrest of a 25-year-old Newark man in connection with the death of NJCU student Robert Hayes.
NJCU student Robert Hayes dies after being found naked and beaten in Newark
A college student was found naked and beaten badly on a street in Newark, and his family is demanding answers on what happened that fateful night.
Joseph Robinson Jr., owner of Sugar Hill Records, dies at 53
Joseph Robinson Jr., one of the heirs of the legendary hip-hop music label Sugar Hill Records, has died after a battle with cancer
N.J. Bloods reportedly arrested after brandishing guns in music video, posting it to YouTube
New Jersey blood members were arrested after showing off guns in a music video.
Family of Kevin Allen, man shot by police in library, hires lawyer
The family of a man shot by police in the Lyndhurst public library Friday has hired an attorney.
Charges against suspect dropped in Newark teen girl’s murder
Charges have been dropped against the suspect in the murder of 17-year-old Cheyanne Bond last year in Newark.
Art Exhibit at Westfield High School Highlights Police Brutality & Draws Criticism From Police
The students at Westfield High School are drawing attention and criticism for its art exhibit on police brutality.