Around Bloomfield: Budget Battles + Push For Peace + Potty Parity

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews some of last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

More Money For Cops? 25 NJ Groups Say 'No Way' – Here's Why

NJ Immigrants Tell Congress To Defund ICE, Cut Deportation Budget

Democrat, GOP Lawmakers Say NJ Car Thefts Are An 'Epidemic'

Protesters In Essex County Push Biden To Cut Off Fossil Fuel Industry

Hurricane Ida Relief Money: See If You Are Eligible In The Caldwells

More Affordable Housing Needed Near Mass Transit, Sen. Bob Menendez Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Uptick In Deadly Violence Renews Push For Peace In NJ’s Largest City

Montclair Tenants Clash With Landlord Over Rent Control, Conditions

Rodents Multiply In Nutley, Nearby; Town Asks For Public's Help With Trash

Developer Gets Tax Break To Build Apartments At Old Newark Bears Stadium

Essex County Restaurant Will Be Back After Fire Shut It Down

NJ Man Caused 'Drug-Induced Death' Of Fire Captain: Prosecutor

Huge Renovation Coming To Newark Penn Station; Public Meetings Scheduled

Essex County Native Chelsea Handler Is Getting Into NJ Hall Of Fame

Newark Hospital's Famed Greenhouse Gets Visit From NJ Devils

Parade And Events Planned For Livingston Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary

Air Conditioning Woes, Parvo 'Deep Cleaning' At Animal Shelter In Essex County

Bloomfield Celebrates 'National Night Out,' Supports Police Officers

Incoming West Orange High Students 'Step Up' With School Program

Deli For Sale In Essex County Is A 'Chance To Make Profit,' Owner Says

All-Gender Bathrooms At Newark Airport Make 'Best Restroom' List

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