Newark Archdiocese closes another 5 schools, merges 3
Declining enrollment and the coronavirus have taken a toll on Catholic schools in New Jersey.
Union City
NJ man charged in fatal crash after cheesesteak trip while high
A Union City man has been charged with killing his friend in a car crash after driving to Philadelphia while under the influence of marijuana.
More protests in NJ remain calm with cops joining and listening
Chalk drawings, hugs and dancing were part of peaceful protests about the death of George Floyd while in police custody across New Jersey on Tuesday.
NJ virus crime this week: Having drinks at the American Legion
The charges were among a dozen emergency-order violations reported in a Friday roundup by State Police.
NJ gym teacher accused of sexually assaulting second teen student
Francisco Realpe was arrested Feb. 3, stemming from an alleged sex assault reported in Jersey City.
Truck falls on Route 495: Driver hit gas, not brakes — probe
Eulalio Diaz, 53, said at the time of the crash that he hit the brake pedal and nothing happened.
Union City security guard found hanged at school, reports say
The body of a security guard was found hanged at Union City High School on Wednesday.
Lincoln Tunnel closed after garbage truck falls onto highway
Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a garbage truck hit several cars and fell off an overpass.
Union City dance instructor charged with molesting H.S. students
A dance instructor who works at Union City High School has been charged with molesting two 17-year-old students.
Babysitter, 71, sexually abused 6-year-old in Union City — cops
The assaults occurred on multiple occasions while he babysat the girl in his home.