Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade Guide    Posted on 2012-03-10
Source: Patch.com
The 16th Annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. today when the county's Irish American residents will celebrate their heritage - along with anyone else who wants to be part of the festive day.... Full story...

Bill, Hillary Clinton may be among mourners for congressman Donald Payne's Newark funeral    Posted on 2012-03-10
Source: The Jersey Journal
NEWARK - Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could be among the guests paying tribute next week to the late Rep.... Full story...

Say what? Jackson's posse parties, Open Public Meeting reform...    Posted on 2012-03-10
Source: NorthJersey.com
"Say what?," a column that offers an insider's view of Montclair and goes behind the scenes of its politics, this week talks about the shindig to kick off Robert Jackson's Montclair 2012 slate; why the Township Council's texting and contract...... Full story...

Belleville: Police blotter, March 9    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: NorthJersey.com
Daniel A. Rombola, 27, of Kearny was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault on March 9 at 10:50 a.m. Police were notified by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office that an assault had occurred on a female juvenile, and a detective went to...... Full story...

Man arrested, charged with murder in connection to death of Verona resident    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: NorthJersey.com
A Plainfield man has been arrested in connection with the death of Joseph Rossi of Verona , according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.... Full story...

Montclair League of Women Voters co-hosting 'Meet the Mayors' breakfast    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: The Montclair Times
The annual Meet the Mayors Breakfast sponsored by four local Chambers of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 9 a.m. Topics to be discussed include the consolidation of municipalities and municipal...... Full story...

Codey undercover    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: NorthJersey.com
USUALLY, if there is a story about an elected official's overnight stay, there is a related scandal or a high price tag paid by either taxpayers or special interest groups.... Full story...

Newark fatal shooting victim is identified as Linden man    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: The Newark Star-Ledger
NEWARK - A Linden man has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in Newark this morning, authorities said.... Full story...

Bloomfield Restaurant Week hopes to highlight - Jewel of Essex County'    Posted on 2012-03-09
Source: Observer
'Bloomfield's restaurant scene is labeled one of the best kept secrets in New Jersey.... Full story...

The Nets and Patch Invite You to a Basketball Game    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: Patch.com
A Patch wants you to join us at a Nets basketball game! Patch has aligned with Nets Basketball to bring a special offer to Patch readers for the Nets 35th and final season in New Jersey.... Full story...

NICO Kitchen + Bar Serves Up Sophistication    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: Patch.com
The curtain's been raised on NICO Kitchen + Bar , the new, chic eatery that raises the bar on dinner-and-a-show in Newark.... Full story...

NJDOT announces Interstate 78 rehabilitation in Essex and Union counties    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: The Jersey Journal
New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson today announced the start of a major rehabilitation project involving three linear miles of eastbound and westbound travel lanes of Interstate 78 in Essex and Union Counties.... Full story...

Essex County Parks Photo Contest Ends Monday    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: Patch.com
The deadline for two Essex County-wide contests for fourth- and sixth-grade students is quickly approaching, according to officials in Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr.'s office.... Full story...

Grenade Found And Stolen Car Involved In Hit-And-Run    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: Patch.com
A Two criminal incidents were reported Wedesday afternoon, one involving a grenade found in someone's home and another involving a stolen truck and a hit-and-run accident.... Full story...

Person shot, injured, blocks from downtown Newark    Posted on 2012-03-08
Source: The Jersey Journal
NEWARK - Among dozens of high-school-age boys running through downtown Newark yesterday was an armed person who shot and wounded a person the group was chasing.... Full story...

Elizabeth Man Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering For Role In Nutrition Program Fraud Scheme    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Clarks Hometown News Patriot
A grocery store manager pleaded guilty today for his role in a conspiracy to steal more than $1 million from the federally funded Women, Infants and Children nutrition program using fraudulent vouchers issued by clerks for the Newark WIC program, Attorney...... Full story...

Donald Payne (D-NJ-10) dies    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Examiner.com
The Peter Rodino Seat fell open for the first time in 24 years when its current holder , Donald Payne, died yesterday.... Full story...

Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce Welcomed Lynn's Boutique    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: TheAlternativePress.com
Celebrating the grand opening are L to R: Ileana Martin-Novoa, owner of Katz/Novoa Architects & Planners and Chamber Membership Committee Chairperson; Steven Hockstein, owner, AHM Architects and Membership Committee Member; Township Mayor Sandra Haimoff...... Full story...

N.J. should protect those who call 911 after drug overdose    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: The Jersey Journal
Various prescription drugs seized by police in Essex County are seen in this file photo.... Full story...

South Brunswick Parent Academy Workshop Highlights Teen Driving Safety    Posted on 2012-03-07
Source: Patch.com
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, car crashes are the number one killer of teens in NJ and nationwide.... Full story...

Woman walking with child is fatally struck by bus in East Orange    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: The Jersey Journal
A map view of xxxxx in East Orange, where a woman walking with her child was struck and killed by a bus this morning.... Full story...

Two are charged in killing of Newark bodega owner    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: The Jersey Journal
Surveillance images show the shooter in a Newark killing is a black male wearing a black and white-striped Adidas jacket with his face covered by a hood.... Full story...

Essex Seniors Invited to Share the Stories of Their Lives    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: Patch.com
A Are you an Essex County senior with a story to tell about a special person, life-changing experience or significant period of your life? Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.... Full story...

Protesters Say Deer Management Program 'Not Working'    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: Patch.com
Roughly a dozen residents stood along Northfield Avenue in West Orange Sunday afternoon to demand the deer culling program come to an end.... Full story...

Police: Burglary suspect found sleeping on couch    Posted on 2012-01-23
Source: NorthJersey.com
A tired burglary suspect was captured inside a central New Jersey home after authorities say he fell asleep on a couch.... Full story...