Newark city leaders have introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting homeless individuals charged with public camping.

Newark City Council is creating a new court called "Home Court" to address its homelessness issue. "They will be given an ...

Supporters say the laws improve public health and safety and give police enforcement tools. Critics say laws are ineffective ...

The Newark law director has proposed a diversion program to help homeless in violation of a new camping ordinance get help ...

A former security guard at a Family Dollar store in Essex County was found guilty of aggravated assault and other charges after he was accused of hitting an alleged shoplifter with his car while on ...

Over 60 people were displaced Sunday morning after a three-alarm fire ravaged six homes in Newark early Sunday morning, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel ...

A pub has raised over a thousand pounds to support a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young homeless people.