Sharpe James (February 20, 1936 – May 11, 2025) was an American politician from New Jersey. A Democrat, he served as the 37th mayor of Newark from 1986 to 2006 and as a state senator for …

May 12, 2025 · Sharpe James, the charismatic, longest-serving mayor of Newark whose political accomplishments were marred by a corruption conviction, has died. He was 89.

Sharpe James, the former longtime mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has died. He was 89. The charismatic mayor oversaw efforts to attract development to the Newark's downtown, but his …

May 12, 2025 · Yet for however history will come to judge James, whose death at the age of 89 was announced Monday, it will have to note Newark seldom had a more enthusiastic cheerleader than …

Newark, NJ – May 12, 2025 – The South Ward mourns the loss of the City of Newark champion, Mayor Sharpe James. Mayor James was a fighter and champion for all of Newark. His energetic …

May 12, 2025 · 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 …

Sharpe James, the charismatic longest-serving mayor of Newark whose political accomplishments were marred by a corruption conviction, died May 11 at 89. His son John Sharpe James, a...

May 12, 2025 · The longest-serving mayor of Newark, Sharpe James, has died at age 89. James served a record five terms, 20 years, as mayor before he was convicted of corruption and …

May 12, 2025 · Sharpe James, the charismatic and combative mayor of Newark for 20 years who presided over a downtown resurgence and pressed to upgrade its blighted neighborhoods, but …

May 12, 2025 · Sharpe James, the former five-term mayor of Newark and a longtime state senator, has died. He was 89. James served as mayor for 20 years and was known for his bold personality …