NEWARK, NJ — The Newark community is mourning for a “trailblazer” who served as the first Black woman elected to its city council: Mildred Crump. Crump, a former councilwoman in New Jersey ...

NEWARK, NJ — Flags will fly at half-staff in New Jersey this week to honor the life of former Newark City Council president Mildred Crump. Crump died on Dec. 1 at the age of 86, leaving a hole ...

“Mildred Crump was a public servant renowned for her tenacity, kindness, and integrity,” Murphy said in a statement. “She advocated to protect the most vulnerable residents within her communit ...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday directing U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff from Friday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 15, to honor the life and legacy of former ...