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Newarkman swallows cocaine, reaches for officer's gun during...

A Newark man was arrested during a traffic stop in Bayonne last week after he attempted to grab a police officer's gun and swallowed drugs to hide evidence, ... >> view original

Charter school proposed for former Star-Ledger property inNewark

NEWARK – New York-based Uncommon Schools is hoping to build a new charter school at the former home of the Star-Ledger newspaper. The proposed ... >> view original

Newarkcop to appeal firing over 'gorilla' Facebook post

NEWARK — The police lieutenant fired over his involvement in a controversial exchange on Facebook this summer is appealing his termination and is seeking ... >> view original

Newarkcarjacker nabbed by intended victim, police say

NEWARK — Police say a 33-year-old city resident was arrested Sunday after he tried to make off with another man's car — and tried to keep going even after the ... >> view original

2 suspects arrested in separateNewarkhomicides, authorities say

NEWARK — Authorities on Monday arrested two city men wanted in separate homicide investigations, announced Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn ... >> view original

NewarkIntroduces Program to Provide Web Training to...

Representatives from Newark City Hall introduced the program to unemployed residents — 144 hours of instruction over 12 weeks and a laptop, all free. >> view original

Officials: NJ man atNewarkairport had 10 pounds of cocaine in food

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a 48-year-old New Jersey man returning from Peru was stopped at Newark Liberty International Airport with 10 pounds of ... >> view original

Shaq launches children's book series 'Little Shaq' inNewark...

NEWARK - Shaquille O'Neal's resume already included NBA great, platinum rapper, actor, businessman and TV analyst. As of today, he can add another title to ... >> view original