Around Essex: Shelter Cruelty|Hijab-Wearing Barbie|Tax Break

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

Headlines (click to read):

Head Of Essex County’s Busiest Animal Shelter Charged With Cruelty: SPCA

Barbie Makes Hijab-Wearing Doll To Honor Essex County Olympic Fencer

NJ Tries To Lure Mars Wrigley To Essex County From Chicago With Huge Tax Break

$30M Mortgage Fraud Scheme In North Jersey Busted: Prosecutors

Belleville Voters Approve $48.5M School Renovations

Newark Adjunct Teachers Rally At NJIT For More Pay, 'Recognition'

Bloomfield Cat Rescue Prepares To Bid Town Farewell

Essex County Chiropractor Ran 'Criminal Enterprise': Prosecutor

Essex County Republican Women's Club Seeks To Bolster Membership

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