Another federal judge has upheld criminal charges against Democratic U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver in a high-profile case involving a dispute outside a federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. The ruling means McIver will continue to face charges of assaulting and interfering with federal officers last spring. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper…
A prominent Newark high school teacher who has buried multiple children has spoken out against gun violence. According to Weequahic High School history teacher Bashir Akinyele, official crime stats don’t often reflect the personal cost to families, classrooms, and towns City managers report a 19% decline in crime and Newark’s lowest murder rate ever. While…
When Netflix aired Stranger Things’ final episode on December 31, 2025, many viewers thought the sci-fi series was over. However, within days after the end, many viewers questioned whether the drama was concluded. Online debates, especially on TikTok, have sparked rumors that Netflix may unveil a hidden episode. The fan-driven “Conformity Gate” theory suggests that…
After nearly 60 years, a New Jersey family’s murder mystery has reached a painful but crucial turning point. The “Torso Killer,” Richard Cottingham, has confessed to the 1965 murder of 18-year-old nursing student Alys Jean Eberhardt in Bergen County, according to local police. Last month, Cottingham, 79, acknowledged to killing Eberhardt at her Fair Lawn…
As Governor Phil Murphy’s term ends, New Jersey officials are using new statewide crime data that says public safety is improving, notably for shootings and car thefts. Murphy told a court and police complex in East Rutherford that state agencies, local officials, and community organizations collaborated for years to produce the latest data. According to…
Since Donald Trump came back to the White House in 2025, public opinion has changed a lot. His approval ratings have progressively gone down all year, while his disapproval ratings have constantly gone up. At the beginning of the year, Trump’s numbers were rather good. But during the course of the year, more and more…
A 72-year-old Union County man’s family filed a wrongful death complaint after a Planet Fitness gym accident last summer. A automobile drove through the gym’s glass exterior on Newark Avenue on August 26, killing Elizabeth resident Jose Antonio Chez. After the tragedy, the family is holding the gym and property owners liable. The December 11…
Governor Tim Walz said on Monday that he will not compete for re-election this year, citing rising administration issues and political attacks. The governor said extending his campaign would divert resources from defending Minnesotans from welfare program crime. Walz noted that the political climate is growing hostile. He said, “I can’t give a political campaign…
Trump shocked the world by launching a high-profile military action to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early on January 3. Operation Absolute Resolve targeted Maduro, his wife, son, and three coworkers, drawing US and international criticism. The mission went without congressional approval, provoking nationwide debate. The Trump administration says the operation is a response to…
As the 75-year-old Newark Anheuser-Busch brewery closes, its illuminated eagle will be removed. A local and tourist attraction, the sign represents the city’s industrial and brewing history since 2001. Cranes and workers began deconstructing the massive building. Anheuser-Busch will exhibit the eagle at its St. Louis headquarters for years. The brewery official termed the sign…
