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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article).

NJ Wildfire Smoke Odors Reach Essex County

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival Returns For 2019 (UPDATED)

Maplewood Teen Who Said He Was Beaten By Police Settles Suit

Here Are The Crumbling Bridges In New Jersey's 10th District

Landmark 'Gun Buyback Day' Big Success In Essex County: Officials

Newark's Farewell To Beloved Ex-Mayor Ken Gibson: Funeral/Viewing

Which Scenes From 'Joker' Movie Were Shot In Newark? (VIDEOS)

Lackawanna Plaza Construction To Begin In 2019, Developers Say

PETA Protests At UniverSoul Circus In Essex County

Iconic Essex County Jazz Club Is For Sale

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