Sen. Paul Sarlo is introducing legislation that would toughen legal penalties for selling the highly-potent drug.
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Nutley’s Independence Day celebration returns to Oval Monday night
The Township of Nutley hosts its annual Independence Day celebration July 4 at the Park Oval.
Elks donate $3K of equipment to East Newark FD
The Harrison East Newark Elks recently donated $3,000 worth of equipment to the East Newark Fire…
Remains of Bloomfield WWII soldier will be interred at Arlington Nation Cemetery nearly 78 years after his death
Graveside services for Army Sgt. Larry S. Wassil will be performed May 13 in Arlington, Virginia
Nutley VFW spring festival delayed a week to May 12
It was originally scheduled for May 6, but organizers had to push it to a week…
Nutley & Bloomfield first responders will be feted by Essex 200 Club
Several local first responders will be honored.
Cardinal celebrates first Easter Mass with full attendance since 2019
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin celebrated Easter Sunday Mass before a filled Cathedral
1 dead, 2 others wounded in triple shooting in Bloomfield: ECPO
A man is dead and two others were seriously wounded after a triple-shooting in Bloomfield Sunday,…
Relic of Patron Saint of Ukraine on display in Bloomfield church’s rectory
Those wishing to pray for peace may visit the relic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
New Essex County budget has no tax hike: DiVincenzo
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented a balanced 2022 budget of $839 million that…
Bloomfield man among several high-ranking prison authorities charged in Edna Mahan incident, AG says
Criminal charges have been levied against Department of Corrections Associate Administrator Sean St. Paul and four…
ECPO: Man charged with murder of fellow inmate at Essex jail
An inmate at the Essex County Correctional Facility has been charged with the Dec. 3 murder…
DiVincenzo says joint task force will investigate Essex jail’s operations, policies
A joint initiative with the Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force to review operating procedures…
Inmate at Essex County Jail dies; AG’s office investigating
Inmate was pronounced at Newark University Hospital
Essex County residents invited to take part in optional health survey
Program runs through March 31, 2022
Newark cop, son of a Lt., charged with reckless vehicular homicide: ECPO
A Newark Police Officer who lives in Bloomfield has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide, desecrating…
Essex-Hudson Greenway is coming, but Kearny is nowhere near on board
Despite several reservations Kearny’s mayor and residents, the State of New Jersey will purchase nearly nine…
Could local university shut its doors for good?
The state’s only Predominantly Black Institution (college) is in danger of closing its doors for good…
Belleville man, 60, sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting child: ECPO
A 60-year-old Essex County man was sentenced to 35 years in state prison after a jury…
BUCKING ALL TRENDS, ST. PETER’S SCHOOL, BELLEVILLE, IS THRIVING AS OTHER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE
It’s no secret Catholic schools, especially here in New Jersey, are closing at an alarmingly high…
Belleville man charged in connection with pill-making operation involving fentanyl, BCPO says
A Belleville man was among a slew of Jersey residents arrested and charged in connection with…
James Messina, former Belleville Mayor, dies aged 72
BELLEVILLE — James “Jim” Messina, the former Mayor of Belleville, has died. He was 72. Mr.…
Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy
The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…
Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say
The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…
East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD
A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…
Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say
The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…
Major new rules applied to funerals, funeral homes, following recent executive order
State Executive Order No. 20-010 was put into effect Wednesday, and it will make life for…
Nutley authorities: DeMuro Park Track may be closed if social-distancing guidelines aren’t followed
From the Nutley Board of Commissioners: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have included the…