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Government/Politics

NJ Democrats Split On Biden After Dismal Debate With Trump

$10B Plan To Expand Turnpike Sparks Protest In North Jersey

Departing Montclair Council Members Share Their Thoughts (WATCH)

Housing Proposed Near Forest In West Orange, Verona, Essex Fells

Race To Replace Payne Sizzles In NJ-10; Watch Candidate Debate (VIDEO)

NJ Police Union, Community Groups Clash As Mayor Urges Unity

Belleville Board OKs Plan To Raze Gas Station, Build Apartments

McKeon Of NJ Blasts Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision: ‘Catastrophic’

Activists Will Hit The Streets On Anniversary Of ‘Newark Rebellion’

Republicans From Essex County March In July 4th Parade

BBQ Smoker Expansion Plan In North Jersey Sees Criticism

Who Will Pay For New Train Tunnel In NJ, NY? Feds Up Their Ante

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Tuition Hike Coming At Rutgers In New Jersey; Board OKs Budget

No Criminal Charges For NJ Police Officers After Fatal Shooting

Essex County Is Planning 2 Big Upgrades At Park In The Oranges

Former Steakhouse Reborn As New Restaurant In Nutley: The Hudson Rose

Verona Will Use ‘Smoke Tests’ To Cut Sewer, Wastewater Costs

Conserving Water Is ‘Essential’ – Here’s Why, Livingston Officials Say

Summer Reading List: 30 Books For Boys, Young Men Of Color

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