Newark and state leaders said James made a difference in the lives of New Jersey residents, referring to him as a 'true ...

Sharpe James, a five-term mayor of Newark, has died. He was 89 years old. James, who served as mayor between 1986 and 2006, died Sunday at an elder care facility in West Orange, according to his ...

Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and a candidate for New Jersey governor, appeared in federal court on Thursday, nearly a week ...