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Newarkvotes for tax increase to improve riverfront

NEWARK — Voters in the city have approved a measure to increase taxes in order to fund improvements to parkland along the Passaic River, according to ... >> view original

Christie highlights Camden, says offer on table forNewark

CAMDEN — As President Barack Obama discussed criminal justice system reforms in Newark, Gov. Chris Christie set up shop 80 miles south in Camden, ... >> view original

TD James Moody Jazz Festival begins inNewarkNov. 4

"I'm glad the city of Newark can say that they have something especially for them," says the four-time Grammy-winning bassist. "A lot of people don't really ... >> view original

Cops fire at armed men inNewark, authorities say

NEWARK — County authorities are investigating a Monday night incident during which police officers shot at a man who had pointed a gun at them, Essex ... >> view original

Squabble onNewarkstreet leads to drug arrest

NEWARK — A 20-year-old man was arrested on weapons and drug charges early Monday morning after police allegedly found him in possession of marijuana ... >> view original

Smith elected to 8th term as EastNewarkmayor

Joseph R. Smith coasted to an election night victory tonight and will rule the small borough of East Newark for an eighth consecutive term. As was the case in ... >> view original

Sheriff's officers arrestNewarkman with illegal handgun

NEWARK — Authorities on Monday arrested a 20-year-old Newark man on illegal weapons charges, announced Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura. >> view original

Will I-280 be widened throughNewark? Ask @CommutingLarry

Are there plans to widen a section of I-280 in Newark, which currently is a two-lane bottleneck? Let's see if there are any highway blueprints in the Ask ... >> view original

Science Park (0) atNewarkCentral (2), NJSIAA Tournament, First...

Goe Koku Constantin scored two goals to lead seventh-seeded Newark Central to a 2-0 victory over 10th-seeded Science Park in the opening round of the North ... >> view original

Newarkschools win award for progress adding tech to classrooms

NEWARK – A national education research institute has named the city's public school district among a list of leaders for its progress bringing digital curriculum ... >> view original