Essex County
In Newark’s historic school board race, 16 is the new 18
More than a quarter of the 6,500 16- and 17-year-olds newly eligible to vote registered for the April 15 election.
Paper Mill Playhouse to present ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ at Westfield Memorial Library
The 35-minute show, suitable for grades Pre-K through 5, tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
Newark launches ‘Fan Fest’ mobile passport to showcase local businesses during March Madness
The “Newark Fan Fest” mobile pass will provide details on special events, watch parties, local attractions, and exclusive deals.
Community organizations to host ‘Take Action Now’ event in Newark
The event aims to bring voters of color, immigrants and other low-propensity voters to the polls
14-year-old charged with killing Newark detective should be tried as adult, cop’s mom says
The mother of Newark Detective Sgt. Joseph Azcona, who was gunned down earlier this month, is asking New Jersey lawmakers to change age limits for adult charges.
SubscriberTeen arrested after shots fired outside N.J. Applebee’s
A 17-year-old Newark resident was arrested Sunday after shots were fired outside an Applebee's restaurant in Union County, according to police.
2 from N.J. charged in smash-and-grab $1.7M jewelry heist
The pair sledgehammered their way into the store, officials said.
Maplewood to hold meeting on NJAW’s ‘accelerated’ lead service line replacement program
The meeting will take place at Maplewood Town Hall on April 2, with live attendance and virtual participation offered via Zoom.
Driver pleads guilty in 103 mph crash that killed beloved N.J. grandmother
An Essex Fells man pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter.
Here’s when to see cherry blossoms peak at Newark’s Branch Brook Park this year
Branch Brook Park has the largest and most varied collection of Japanese Flowering Cherry Blossom trees in the nation.
SubscriberN.J. folk icon Janis Ian talks new ‘Breaking Silence’ doc about her brilliant life
The ‘Society’s Child’ and ‘At Seventeen’ singer/songwriter shares her life and times in a new documentary
SubscriberWhat $350,000 or less gets you in Essex County, March 17 to 23
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between March 17 and March 23. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Essex County, all of which featured homes under $350,000.
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