Around Essex County: 11 Opioid Makers Sued / Girl Needs Seizure Dog / Transgender Teen Beaten At School

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

Headlines (click to read):

Newark Sues 11 Opioid Makers, ‘Behind The Scenes Drug Suppliers’

Essex County Girl Battles Seizures; Parents Hope Dog Can Help

Essex County Transgender Teen Viciously Beaten At School: Officials

For 1 Day, Get McDonald’s ‘Szechuan Sauce’ In Essex County (Thanks Rick And Morty)

Should Millburn Schools Close For Diwali?

Newark Council Passes Affordable Housing Law

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