Montclair School, Town Budgets Get Green Light: See Tax Impacts
Montclair saw two important, budget-related votes happen this week. Each will result in a tax hike for local homeowners.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Early Addition: No more bidding on hot restaurant reservations in Montclair
Because New Jersey is cracking down on the secondary market for reservations, here are your early links: Gilded Age mansions in Manhattan, The Muffins Cafe u...
May 8, 2026Open source
More NJ Lawmakers Back $25 Federal Minimum Wage Bill
The drive for $25 is inspiring cheers from its supporters in New Jersey – and igniting criticism from its opponents.
May 7, 2026Open source
Critics Question NJ’s Nuclear Power Plant Ambitions: 'Hell No, We Won't Glow'
The Sherrill administration has lifted a ban on new nuclear plants in New Jersey. Some remain "passionately opposed" to the decision.
May 6, 2026Open source
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
May 2, 2026Open source
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Newark mayoral race on the line as polls close
Here is the information voters need ahead of Tuesday's mayoral election in Newark, New Jersey, which sees seven opponents to incumbent Ras Baraka.
May 13, 2026Open source
Port Authority launches solar expansion at Newark Liberty International Airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced plans to expand solar energy infrastructure at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 12, 2026Open source
What to expect in Newark, New Jersey's mayoral election
A look at the field as Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka is set to face 7 challengers in Tuesday's election.
May 11, 2026Open source
Pedestrian struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in Hackensack
Police in New Jersey are investigating a deadly hit and run in Hackensack near Essex Street and Summit Avenue on Friday morning.
May 8, 2026Open source
UFC 328 predictions, odds, best bets: Khamzat Chimaev and big props among top picks to consider
UFC 328 goes down this Saturday from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev will put his middleweight championship on th...
May 8, 2026Open source
Belleville warehouse fire out after burning for days; mayor calls it one of the worst in NJ history
After burning for more than four days, the massive 12-alarm fire in Belleville, New jersey is finally out.
May 8, 2026Open source
East Orange Councilman James appointed SVP for public policy and external affairs at RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health, the largest academic health care system in New Jersey, on May 5 named Christopher James as senior vice president for public policy and ex...
May 7, 2026Open source
Buildings still smoldering after being torched by fire days ago in New Jersey Firefighters are still puttin...
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
May 7, 2026Open source
Port Authority report: 10.8M passengers at Newark Liberty in first quarter of 2026
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported facility volumes for Q1 of 2026, with Newark Liberty reaching 10.8 million.
May 6, 2026Open source
United Airlines flight hits truck, light pole on New Jersey Turnpike
May 4 (UPI) -- A United Airlines flight hit a delivery truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on approach to Newark International Airport in
May 5, 2026Open source
United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey Stat...
May 4, 2026Open source
Massive Belleville warehouse fire burns for hours, spreads to nearby buildings
A massive fire has been burning for over eight hours at a mattress warehouse in Belleville, New Jersey, quickly spreading to two nearby buildings, including...
May 4, 2026Open source
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‘It's all gone': Brothers escape Mount Laurel townhome fire as roof collapses
Two families were displaced after a fire tore through a townhome in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon.
May 22, 2026Open source
Pride flag veto deepens tensions in Boonton, New Jersey
A move to raise a Pride flag on town property has intensified political division in Boonton, NJ, where the mayor vetoed a council-approved measure.
May 20, 2026Open source
Investigation underway into death of 2-month-old baby boy in Bayonne
A 2-month-old baby boy was found dead in a Bayonne, NJ apartment and the circumstances still remain a mystery.
May 19, 2026Open source
1.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Gladstone, N.J. A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jer...
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
May 19, 2026Open source
Fire crews respond as flames tear through Merchantville, NJ, home
Firefighters were working on the roof of a home along Woodlawn Avenue in Merchantville, New Jersey, as smoke poured from the building on Tuesday.
May 19, 2026Open source
Overnight burglaries target businesses in Woodbury Heights, NJ
Several arrests were made following burglaries at businesses in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey.
May 19, 2026Open source
4 hurt after fuel tanker fire engulfs part of Route 287 in Edison, New Jersey
Route 287 is closed in both directions by Exits 1 and 2 by Edison, N.J. as firefighters try to stop a fuel tanker fire.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mass Shooting, Fatal Bus Crash, and 34-Hour Standoff Shake New Jersey
Two men killed in a Paterson Mother's Day shooting, a 7-year-old struck by a school bus in South Jersey, and a 34-hour SWAT standoff — one NJ weekend.
May 14, 2026Open source
PopUp Bagels to open first location in Westfield; at least 25 more planned in N.J.
PopUp Bagels is expanding into New Jersey, with its first location set to open in Westfield early this summer.
May 12, 2026Open source
2 dead after shooting in New Jersey, prosecutors say Police are investigating after six people were shot at...
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
May 11, 2026Open source
Child hit by school bus in Greenwich Township, N.J., police say A child was taken to the hospital after bei...
A child was taken to the hospital after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
May 8, 2026Open source
Child reportedly injured in Gibbstown, NJ crash
A crash in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, reportedly left a pedestrian injured on Friday.
May 8, 2026Open source
Michael Roth, now backed by super PAC, once said he’d reject help from ‘dark money’
At an Indivisible Lambertville/New Hope candidate forum in January, Michael Roth took a hard line against “dark money” meddling in the Democratic primary
May 8, 2026Open source
Hillsborough Township police seek re-accreditation
The Hillsborough Township Police Department is seeking re-accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Multi-alarm fire in northern New Jersey sends thick smoke billowing into sky
The blaze broke out in a warehouse in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
May 8, 2026Open source
NJ Lottery ticket wins $4.4M Pick-6 jackpot in Middlesex County
A New Jersey Lottery player won a $4.4 million Pick-6 jackpot with a ticket sold in Middlesex County.
May 8, 2026Open source
Long-stalled transgender healthcare bill set for vote in Trenton
New Jersey lawmakers are scheduled to vote Monday on a bill intended to protect healthcare for transgender people and those who provide it.
May 8, 2026Open source
Man wanted for reportedly killing goose with bare hands in New Jersey
An animal rescue group says someone killed a goose with his bare hands in Jersey City and is now calling on the police to conduct an investigation.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Montclair is in Essex County, New Jersey.
Region: New Jersey
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Chilly, windy and rainy Memorial Day Weekend kicks off in Ocean City, New Jersey
The unofficial start of summer is underway in Ocean City, NJ. Despite the chilly weather, many flocked down the shore to celebrate the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
‘It's all gone': Brothers escape Mount Laurel townhome fire as roof collapses
Two families were displaced after a fire tore through a townhome in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon.
May 22, 2026Open source
Crime and Courts
Federal prosecutors charged two men, one of whom is from New Jersey, with using A.I. to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly...
May 22, 2026Open source
Ocean City, NJ marks unofficial start to summer with its annual unlocking of the ocean
Ocean City marked the unofficial start of its 2026 summer season with its unlocking of the ocean and annual Business Persons Plunge.
May 22, 2026Open source
United flight from New Jersey to Guatemala diverted due to 'unruly passenger'
A flight from New Jersey to Guatemala City was diverted to Dulles due to an unruly passenger. Here is what we know. (AP Photo)
May 22, 2026Open source
State of Emergency declared for New Jersey farmers after crop damage during April cold snap
New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill declared a State of Emergency because of the crop damage from April's cold snap.
May 21, 2026Open source
Jersey Shore town mulls emergency curfew after chaotic pop-up gathering led to lockdown
Officials for a New Jersey beachside city are considering an emergency curfew after a chaotic pop-up gathering involving hundreds of teens and young adults l...
May 21, 2026Open source
N.J. governor declares state of emergency after April freeze damaged crops New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill d...
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
May 21, 2026Open source
Cape May County bridge replacement to use new and faster ‘design-build' process
New Jersey officials say a new design-build process will speed up the Route 50 bridge replacement project.
May 21, 2026Open source
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