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Newark schoolyard killings defendant sentenced to 155 years in prison
NEWARK — An Essex County judge has sentenced a 32-year-old man to 155 years in prison in connection with the 2007 Newark schoolyard slayings. During a sentencing hearing this... [Read more]
Politics
John Sharpe James to seek Newark council seat
NEWARK — The political wheels in Newark continued to turn today with John Sharpe James announcing his desire to fill Donald Payne Jr.’s At-large council seat, should... [Read more]
Community
Newark police partner with company that allows them to access customers’ security cameras with permission
NEWARK — Mayor Cory Booker launched his police department into the information age today, announcing a series of technology upgrades for New Jersey’s largest police agency. The... [Read more]
Education
Gov. Christie announces $1M scholarship initiative for students in urban school districts
TRENTON — High school students in 14 urban school districts would be eligible for college scholarships under a proposed initiative announced by Gov. Chris Christie today. Governor... [Read more]
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Pastor John Arnold, Jr.
He Called Them What? They Might As Well Have Called Them N*ggers! Last Sunday afternoon after being in two church services, I finally had a chance to sit down and review the Newark Star Ledger article “The Killing Cycle” detailing the hard work of the Essex... [Read more]
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