Newark Reporter News

Somerset County man pleads guilty to federal hate crime at Rutgers University

By Newark Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

A man from Somerset County, New Jersey, has admitted to committing a federal hate crime after breaking into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University and destroying property. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the District of New Jersey, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and New Jersey State Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

Arizona man sentenced for $4.4M IRS fraud scheme

By Newark Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

An Arizona man, Walid Khater, has been sentenced to 49 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $4.4 million. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Family & kids events this week in City of Newark: Oct. 6-12

By Newark Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Newark this week.

Rutgers University - Newark continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Newark Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

Rutgers University - Newark in Newark, New Jersey, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Which former Newark Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Newark Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

This former Newark Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Newark Reporter area weekly mass times

By Newark Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Newark Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Newark

By Newark Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

City of Newark City Council Meeting starting at 12:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

1 company in a city within Essex County received one inspection in September

By Newark Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Essex County that received an FDA inspection in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Government events this October in City of Newark

By Newark Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Newark this month.

Government event this week in City of Newark: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

By Newark Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Newark this week.

Family & kids events this week in City of Newark: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

By Newark Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Newark this week.

Family & kids events this October in City of Newark

By Newark Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Newark this month.

Which former Newark Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Newark Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Newark Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Newark Reporter area weekly mass times

By Newark Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Newark Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Average cost of college went up for students in Essex County in 2022-23 school year

By Newark Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.2% in Essex County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Pennsylvania man sentenced for $4.8 million CARES Act loan fraud scheme

By Newark Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $4.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Burlington County man admits receiving child pornography

By Newark Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

A Burlington County, New Jersey man has admitted to receiving images of child sexual abuse over an online network, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Highway contractor agrees to $950K settlement over false DBE claims

By Newark Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

A highway contractor based in Rahway, New Jersey, will pay $950,000 to settle allegations of improperly representing itself as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to secure federally funded contracts. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger.