Essex County strikes new partnership with local clergy in effort to battle joblessness
The session kicked off what will be a series of quarterly meetings to address joblessness, officials said
Irvington moves a step closer to using eminent domain to fight foreclosures
Irvington council members approved a resolution last week that brings the town a step closer to using eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages, a controversial tactic that's gained national media attention in the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis.
Bloomfield council approves outspoken police captain as top cop for 3 months
James Behre was appointed as Bloomfield's police chief for three months on Monday. Behre is seeking $2.5 million in damages from the township after he was suspended and forced to take a fitness for duty evaluation
South Orange unveils $64M mixed-use project; residents with 2 cars urged to downsize
Currently a 2.7-acre lot on Third and Valley streets used for commuter parking, the site will undergo a transformation under the direction of New York-based developer Jonathan Rose
Newark man awaiting court date in slaying of Madison man dies in jail
Michael Wilkins, 58, of Newark, died at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark on March 14, authorities confirmed
Award-winning '60 Minutes' producer, Montclair resident, dies at age 60 after battling cancer
A service for Taylor and open to the public will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street in Bloomfield
Montclair police: $5K in designer clothes, luxury goods stolen from car
MONTCLAIR — Montclair police are investigating a report of stolen luxury goods valued at more than $5,600 that included Fendi women's skinny jeans, Coach sneakers and an engagement ring worth $1,200. An unidentified Montclair resident reported the theft at...
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $400 million for March 18 drawing
With no big winner again, the Mega Millions jackpot has swelled to $400 million
Hotel shuttle van overturns on Route 46 in Fairfield, injuring 3
The shuttle driver and the one passenger on board were sent to a local hospital with minor injuries, police said. The other vehicle's driver was also hospitalized with minor injuries
Fanwood police charge 53-year-old man in stabbing of woman; victim released from hospital
The suspect was charged with multiple assault and weapons charges as well as false imprisonment and making terroristic threats, the chief said
2-alarm fire in Millburn destroys downtown Chinese restaurant, authorities investigate cause
The two-alarm fire reported shortly after 1 p.m. at Q J Green Garden blocked traffic on Millburn Avenue and Essex Street
King of Tibet speaks to NJ high school students, shows no-frills life of royalty in exile
Wearing a plain brown robe over khakis, the former boy-king who was crowned at age 13 smiled warmly as students peppered him with questions
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