Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, marked the beginning of Lent by distributing ashes…
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Wilton Gregory, the US’s first and only Black cardinal, celebrates Black History Month Mass at cathedral basilica
The first and only American Black Cardinal observed Black History Month by serving as guest homilist…
ECPO: 6 killed in awful crash last night in Newark
Six people were killed in a horrific crash in Newark last night. The Essex County Prosecutor’s…
AG: 7 members of 2 trafficking rings, (including 1 operation in Newark), indicted
Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in New Jersey —…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Two girls, aged 8 & 6, killed in early morning fire in Newark
Two children were killed in an early morning fire in Essex County on Oct. 20, the…
Major upgrades completed at Essex County Belleville Park
The modernization of two Little League baseball/softball fields and the creation of a soccer field in…
Belleville Historical Society cleans graves of several Black Civil War veterans in Bloomfield
On June 13, while doing restoration work in Bloomfield Cemetery, the Belleville Historical Society came across…
Stunning scene as Belleville Historical Society remembers the fallen
The bright sunshine and brilliant blue skies made for an emotional scene above the flags draped…
Belleville Historical Society will mark Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day March 28
The Belleville Historical Society will commemorate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day March 28 at Glendale Cemetery in…
St. Peter’s Prep teen from Nutley collecting books for young people through Henrik Lundqvist Foundation
St. Peter’s Prep sophomore Aidan Poole, a young ambassador to the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation, hosts a…
ECPO invites county residents, currently high school juniors, to apply for summer internship
Essex County residents who are currently high school juniors (next year’s graduating class) are invited to…
Arrest made in Nutley hit & run that killed 22-year-old Paterson man: ECPO
An arrest has been made in the Nutley hit and run that claimed the life of…
Stephens sworn-in, officially, as Essex Prosecutor, after serving 5+ years in acting capacity
Finally. After a 5+-years of service in an acting capacity, Theodore N. Stephens II was sworn…
WE GOT THE CUP! MetLife Stadium will host 2026 World Cup Final
The next FIFA World Cup is still more than two years away, but the New York-New…
Belleville man found guilty — again — for murdering wheelchair-bound friend in 2014: ECPO
A Belleville man who stood accused of stabbing his roommate to death nearly a decade ago…
Essex County sees major drop in homicides so far in 2023: Stephens
The homicide rate in Essex County year to date has dropped to its lowest number in…
Early voting underway, paper ballots may still be returned & more election information
Election Day is Nov. 7 and there are a few things for the electorate to remember.…
Several local schools fare well in NJDOT’s Safe Routes program
The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center…
Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO
A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…
Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy
Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…
1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure
All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…
NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision
A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…
Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…
New program will help parishioners who are addicts get much-needed care
Addiction knows no boundaries and affects every walk of life. And now, parishioners of churches within…
Belleville girl wins Essex Fishing Derby
Sofia Guevara of Belleville caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category at the…