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Violent crimes drop inNewark, most Essex towns, feds say

NEWARK — Newark and most of the other Essex County municipalities saw decreases last year in the numbers of violent and property crimes, according to a ... >> view original

Newarkone of 5 U.S. cities named to federal 'violence reduction...

NEWARK — The state's largest city has been chosen as one of five across the country that will be added to the Department of Justice's "Violence Reduction ... >> view original

Off-dutyNewarkcop aids in arrest of armed teen, police say

NEWARK — Two teenaged boys were arrested after they were found in possession of loaded handguns this weekend, department spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover ... >> view original

Man found dead inNewarkwas shot, set on fire, sources say

NEWARK – A man found dead in the city's East Ward Monday morning was the victim of an apparently grisly crime. According to multiple law enforcement ... >> view original

Newarkofficials break ground on facility aimed at attracting food trucks

NEWARK – Officials helped break ground Monday on a new facility they hope might send a fleet of new dining options speeding to the city's streets. Mayor Ras ... >> view original

Newarkarchbishop calls for more to be done to aid Christian...

NEWARK – The Archbishop of Newark called on Monday for the international community to do more to protect besieged Christians in Iraq and Syria who have ... >> view original

Boys Soccer: Statewide schedule for Monday, Sept. 28

Newark Academy at Livingston, 4pm. Nutley at Montclair, 4pm. Orange at Verona, 4pm. Newark Tech at West Essex, 4pm. Newark East Side at West Orange, ... >> view original

Bridgeton man pleads guilty to child porn distribution

Special agents for the ICE Homeland Security Investigations Cherry Hill and Newark Offices conducted Operation Predator Alert in partnership with the Division ... >> view original

NJSIAA football power points for Monday, Sept. 28

Group 1: Brearley (3-0) 27; Hoboken (2-1) 23; Roselle Park (2-0) 23; Bound Brook (2-1) 18; North Arlington (2-1) 18; Collegiate (Newark) (2-2) 16; Shabazz (1-1) ... >> view original