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Government/Politics

Essex County Mom’s Death Is Latest Tragedy In Grim NJ Trend, Advocates Say

'They’re Eating Pets': NJ Haitians Protest False, 'Hateful' Rumors In Essex County

NJ-10 Election Results: McIver Beats Bucco, Jenkins, Morton, AP Says

McIver Steps Down As Newark Council President, Continues Congress Bid

Bucco Battles Back From NJ-10 Election Defeat, Sets Sights On November

Controversial Power Plant In Essex County Faces Last-Minute Plea: ‘Vote No’

Livingston Schools, Council Plan For Future Growth In Township

PSEG's Plan To Cut Down, Replace Trees In West Orange Raises Questions

Bloomfield May Create A Flood Mitigation Committee, Mayor Says

NJ Law Will Force Bus Companies To Warn Customers About Route Cutbacks

Essex County Landlord Asked Illegal Criminal History Questions: NJAG

Popularity Of AP Exams Is Rising In NJ’s Largest City, School Officials Say

Proposed Law Would Protect Bison, Grizzlies, Gray Wolves: Cory Booker

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

NJ Yanks Doc’s License After Unsafe Penis, Breast Injections: AG

First Day Of Fall In Essex County: What Will The Weather Be Like?

Housing, Shops, Art: $336M Project At NJPAC Is Underway

School In The Oranges Kicks Off New Year With $51M Upgrade

Belleville Man With Deep Ties To Town Dies At 63

Worries Over Parking Accompany Growth At Montclair State: Report

‘Ongoing Power Outages’ Force Japanese Restaurant To Close Permanently

Bow Hunters Take Aim At Deer In Livingston: 2024 Cull Begins

South Orange Resident Named CEO Of Guide Dog School In NJ

Friends Of West Caldwell Library To Celebrate 25th Anniversary

New French Preschool In Montclair Is ‘Dream Come To Fruition’

Sazón Event In Essex County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Art Exhibit In Essex County For Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

West Orange Jazz Fest Is Returning For 2024: Music, Food, Drinks

Abandoned Dogs Found In Essex County With Heartbreaking Note

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