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A lower court had declawed investigatory powers of Newark's Civilian Complaint Review Board. Last week, an appellate court decision reversed that and restored some CCRB powers, including issuing ...

The law requires an independent investigation if someone dies in police custody or during an interaction with law enforcement, instead of allowing local prosecutors to investigate local cops.

In the face of a potential change in the Assembly's speakership, some groups call for more diverse leadership.

Christie's taking a wrecking ball to a neighborhood already ruined. Can demolishing it make room for something better? Trenton lawmakers tackle Christie's final budget. Do they have enough money for ...

Members of the Newark Police Department will be equipped with body cameras and dashboard cameras.

Can the state support housing and social safety net services if the Trump administration cuts federal funding? A visible, vocal unauthorized DREAMer at Rutgers gets called in by ICE. She has some ...

People's Organization for Progress Chair Larry Hamm reflects on the 49th anniversary.

NJ Transit in damage control mode for a second day after a second derailment. And a carload of frustration from riders. More April showers threaten to flood highways, byways and basements. What are ...

Peter Harvey is working on a five-year plan to reform the Newark police.

The federal monitor brought in to oversee wholesale reform of the Newark Police Department confronts an embedded culture. Are they ready to change? The state requires health insurers to cover ...

Violence has erupted targeting police after deadly confrontations with African-American citizens.

After a vote to clinch the nomination, despite the biggest expression of party dissent in 40 years, the Republican Party takes a night to unite around the Trump ticket. The most rousing rallying cries ...

People's Organization for Progress held a rally in Newark following last week's violence.

Newark officials are urging calm while residents participate in protests.

Five police officers dead, another seven injured. Peaceful protests in Dallas turn violent in the wake of police-involved shootings. How are communities reacting here in the Garden State? Structurally ...