In Newark, N.J., officials have closed the water lines for 30 schools in the Public Schools system due to the discovery of lead and discoloration. In a Wednesday announcement, New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection and school district are using water from other sources, the Huffington Post reports.

Newark, NJ –Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay taxes on about $1 million in earnings.  She was also sentenced Monday in Newark to three additional months of home confinement. The 37-year-old South Orange resident pleaded guilty last year in the case. During a forceful statement […]

Livestream Set For Whitney Houston’s Funeral A private funeral for Whitney Houston will take place in her hometown Newark, New Jersey on Saturday (February 18). There are no public memorial plans in place for the legendary singer, who died at the age of 48, but the funeral will be broadcast live so that fans can […]

Noted Detroit gospel singer and pastor Marvin Winans has been approached and confirmed to give the eulogy at Whitney Houston’s funeral to be held by invitation only on Saturday, February 18th in Newark, NJ where the late singer was born. According to reports from USA Today, Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy Houston, requested Winans (pastor of […]

Photo: J. Cross Phtoography/Terron Austin Regarding the latest in new information concerning funeral plans for the legendary pop/R&B icon Whitney Houston, CNN is confirming details of the ceremony which is currently scheduled to happen this Saturday, February 18th in Newark, New Jersey- the late singer’s hometown. Evolving story, check back for updates online. UPDATE: 11:50AM […]