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Baraka, NFL greats to launch public safety discussion inNewark

NEWARK — As city officials are responding to a recent spate of shootings, Newark is planning to act as a meeting place for activists and leaders hoping to ... >> view original

3 charged in connection toNewarkhome-invasion killing

NEWARK — Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old man, and charged two others, in connection with an alleged August 18 home-invasion that left a Newark ... >> view original

Suspect inNewarkgun crime arrested following possible epileptic...

NEWARK— After remaining at large for nearly three weeks, a city man wanted on weapons charges was arrested Thursday night after being sent for treatment ... >> view original

Silence and destroy?Newarkteacher alleges retaliation by school...

NEWARK -- A former administrator in the Newark school district is claiming he was denied a summer job and demoted to being a teacher last year in retaliation ... >> view original

Newarkschool board recommends director be fired over payments...

NEWARK – The city's School Advisory Board has called for a high-ranking district official's firing over her alleged role in paying a former colleague more than ... >> view original

Another fine summer for GreaterNewarkFresh Air Fund

Camp Marcella is one of eight camps affiliated with the Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund, which recently wrapped up another successful season of sending kids to ... >> view original

Newarkhopes '24 Hours of Peace' will stem violence

NEWARK (AP) — Anti-violence advocates and community members will swarm a block in Newark's South Ward for 24 hours starting Friday evening with the ... >> view original

H.S. girls cross-country preview: Runners to watch

With the graduation of Colleen Buckley, Tabbachino moves to the front of the IHA pack after winning the Newark Academy Invitational, taking eighth in the ... >> view original

Menendez: Talk of girlfriends tainted grand jury

NEWARK – Attorneys for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez claim the criminal grand-jury proceeding against him and a longtime friend was inappropriately tainted ... >> view original

$100K Disney grant will bring musical theater education to low...

NEWARK — It's a whole new world for city students, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Disney. Kids at five schools in and around Newark this year and five next ... >> view original