Where Is America's Blackest City?
How do you define the blackness of a city? For Black History Month, we challenged writers to explain why they think…
For Us, By Us: Newark’s Blackness Doing It for the Culture, the Politics, the People
Newark is so black that during the Great Migration, folks thought it was “New York,” got off the train, and stayed. True…
Queen Latifah Is Developing $14 Million in Affordable Housing in Newark
After conquering the entertainment industry, and leaving an indelible mark on music, film and television,…
Newark Mayor to Trump: Forget the Wall! Our City’s Water Has ‘Dangerously High’ Levels of Lead
Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras J. Baraka wrote a letter to Donald Trump, urging the president to ditch his potential plan to…
Your Supervillain Boyfriend Michael Bae Jordan Shows Love to the #BlackPantherChallenge
Newark, N.J., native and finest supervillain to ever grace a film screen (don’t @ me on this) Michael B. Jordan…
8-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Who Killed Herself Saw a Story Online About Another Child’s Suicide, Sources Say
It is still not clear why an 8-year-old New Jersey girl decided to take her own life over the weekend, but sources…
Newark, NJ, Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
I have an uncle who will tell anyone willing to listen about his history of drug use. He will unabashedly talk about…
How a Family Tragedy for Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras Baraka Inspired a Haven for Domestic Violence Survivors
On a balmy summer night in 2003, 31-year-old Shani Baraka and her partner, Rayshon Holmes, 30, went to Baraka’s older…
White Man Attacked With Hammer at Gas Station Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime
Police are looking for a New Jersey woman after she allegedly attacked a white man at a Virginia gas pump and called…
I’m Not Sure What’s Going On, but I Think Actress Mindy Kaling and Sen. Cory Booker Are Going on a Date?
I’m really confused right now, but I’m just going with it and writing this piece anyway. As it turns out, actress Mindy…
Police Track Down NJ Man Wanted in Connection With Newark Stabbing That Left 3 Dead
Authorities have tracked down a New Jersey man who was wanted in connection with a weekend knife attack in Newark,…
Police Searching for NJ Principal Reported Missing
Police are enlisting the public's help in the search for a New Jersey principal who was last seen Wednesday at…
Newark, NJ, Police Chased 10-Year-Old Boy With Guns Drawn in Case of Mistaken Identity
A Newark, N.J., 10-year-old was left in tears after he was chased down an alley by officers who had their guns drawn…