Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Fatal Jersey City Light Rail Stabbing: Killer Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says Fatal Jersey City Light Rail Stabbing: Killer Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says
Fatal Jersey City Light Rail Stabbing: Killer Learns Fate, Prosecutor Says A 40-year-old Jersey City man was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Friday, Feb. 21 for fatally stabbing a man at a Jersey City light rail station in 2022, authorities said. On Friday, January 28 11:37 p.m., police responded to the Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station and found Kenneth Brown, a 49-year-old Jersey City resident, with a stab wound to his upper body, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Suarez said. Anthony Bell was arrested for the stabbing the next day and originally charged…
UConn's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision UConn's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision
UConn's Dan Hurley Releasing Book On Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Lakers Decision From the Catholic school circuit in New Jersey to the top of the college basketball world, Dan Hurley is sharing his story and lessons learned through fiery passion. The UConn men's basketball head coach announced he'll release a new book called "Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great". New York Times bestselling sports author Ian O'Connor is co-authoring the book with Hurley. The book, which will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 16, dives into Hurley's journey from battling mental health struggles to becoming one of his sport's most dominant coaches. …
Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth
Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth Four men have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that sent bullets flying through a Hackensack neighborhood last summer, authorities said. Quayyan R. Horton, 36, of Jersey City; Charles E. Kirkland, 36, of Newark; Nafee A. Horton, 33, of Newark; and Hakeem J. Jones, 30, of East Orange, were taken into custody following a months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department, Prosecutor Mark Musella said Thursday, Feb. 20. The shooting happened on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m. in the area of Newman Street, authorities said…
Cocaine, Heroin Found At Jersey City Grocery Store After Raid, 5 Arrested: Prosecutor Cocaine, Heroin Found At Jersey City Grocery Store After Raid, 5 Arrested: Prosecutor
Cocaine, Heroin Found At Jersey City Grocery Store After Raid, 5 Arrested: Prosecutor Five people were arrested after drugs were found during a raid of a Jersey City grocery store this month, authorities said. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, law enforcement  conducted a court-authorized search of Kaelyn Deli and Grocery at 156 Martin Luther King Dr., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  During the search, investigators recovered various quantities of suspected cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, and money in various locations throughout the storefront. As a result, five individuals were charged with various narcotics offenses, including conspira…
Newark Carjacker Crosses County Lines In Police Pursuit: Authorities Newark Carjacker Crosses County Lines In Police Pursuit: Authorities
Newark Carjacker Crosses County Lines In Police Pursuit: Authorities A carjacker is at large after he was able to elude police during a pursuit that began in Newark on the early morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11, authorities said. At 2:57 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard after a Chevy Malibu had been carjacked and the driver was assaulted, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. At 9:36 a.m. police observed the carjacked vehicle near the Delancey Street exit of Routes 1 and 9, Miranda said.. The driver ignored officers’ attempts to conduct a motor vehicle stop and a pursuit ensued into Jersey City, Miranda said.…
'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day 'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day
'So Much Has Changed:' Two Jersey City Bars Announce Closures On Same Day Two cherished Jersey City bars have announced they will be closing their doors, leaving the community heartbroken. The announcements from Fox & Crow and Barcade both came on Thursday, Feb. 6, marking the end of an era for locals. Known for its cozy atmosphere, live music, and vibrant neighborhood vibe, Fox & Crow closed for winter break in January, and never reopened. The bar shared its heartfelt farewell on social media, announcing that it will be closing after 12 memorable years. “To our Jersey City community, the last 12 years have been a wonderful, wild ride,” the…
Stroke Victim Awarded $10.8M After NJ State Trooper Alleged DUI On Route 78 Stroke Victim Awarded $10.8M After NJ State Trooper Alleged DUI On Route 78
Stroke Victim Awarded $10.8M After NJ State Trooper Alleged DUI On Route 78 A New Jersey woman who sued the State Police after they allegedly mistook her stroke for drug use, handcuffed her, and delayed lifesaving care has been awarded $10.8 million, a court order shows. A jury initially awarded Cheryl Rhines, of Jersey City, a total of $19.1 million in damages on Jan. 29, after finding that NJ State Trooper Jennifer M. Albuja was 60% responsible for Rhines’ injuries, according to a ruling from Essex County Superior Court Judge Thomas Vena. However, following a motion from attorneys representing the State of New Jersey, NJ State Police, and Trooper Albuja, the cour…
Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked
Jersey City Doctor Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Has License Revoked Two North Jersey doctors recently had their licenses revoked over allegations of sexual misconduct, authorities said. Humberto Perez, who practiced family medicine in Jersey City, and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, a cardiologist who practiced in Haledon, agreed to the permanent revocation of their medical licenses in order to resolve administrative allegations of sexual and professional misconduct tied to the charges against them, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. In November 2024, Perez was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of  criminal sexual contact for …
Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor
Man In Makeshift Shelter Found Dead In Jersey City Fire: Prosecutor A man was killed in a fire in Jersey City on Friday, Jan. 31, authorities said. At 6 p.m., the Jersey City Fire Department responded to a fire at the 1000 block of Newark Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. After quickly extinguishing the fire,  firefighters found an unidentified male in a fire damaged makeshift shelter and he was pronounced dead at the scene, Suarez said. The cause and manner of death are pending, Suarez said. The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force is investigating the origin and cause of the fire, Suarez said.
U.S. Marshals Capture Jersey City Murder Suspect in Florida: Authorities U.S. Marshals Capture Jersey City Murder Suspect in Florida: Authorities
U.S. Marshals Capture Jersey City Murder Suspect in Florida: Authorities A 26-year-old Jersey City man was arrested in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and charged with a fatal shooting that occurred last year, authorities said. On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 11:20 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a shooting on Fairview Avenue between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and West Side Avenue, and found Dushawn Bell, a 34-year-old Elizabeth resident, with a gunshot wound, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he died of his injuries, Suarez said. Zafarri Francis was apprehended in Ocala, Florida by United Stat…
Jersey City Man Attempted to Lure Minor For Sex, Planned to Flee Country: Feds Jersey City Man Attempted to Lure Minor For Sex, Planned to Flee Country: Feds
Jersey City Man Attempted to Lure Minor For Sex, Planned to Flee Country: Feds A 34-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with trying to entice a minor for criminal sexual conduct, authorities said. In August 2024, Ryan Niksa communicated with a minor in another state through social media app and text messages, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna said. Niksa and the minor exchanged sexually explicit photos and videos, Khanna said. Niksa expressed his desire to live with the minor, discussed traveling to the minor's home state to be with her, and discussed running away with her to another country where they could evade law enfo…