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Independence Day:

Essex County 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021: UPDATED

Must-See Fireworks Safety Tips From Saint Barnabas Hospital

21-Shot Cannon Salute Will Sound In Belleville On July 4th

Port Authority Alerts NJ Travelers To Plan Ahead Of 4th Of July

Coronavirus:

Masks For Newark Public School Students, Staff Will Continue

Rutgers Study: Can Probiotics Help Protect Against COVID-19?

Montclair Schools Release Plan To Reopen In September 2021

Maplewood Shows 1 New COVID Case As Essex Ramps Up Vaccinations

This Essex County City Will Use $14M In Federal Aid To Help Renters, Landlords

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Outrage, Lawsuit In Essex County After ICE Transfers 30 Immigrant Detainees

Rep. Payne Of NJ Cheers As House Passes $715B Transportation Plan

Republican Assemblywoman Blasts New Jersey's 'Doomsday Budget'

NJ Assembly Leader Says Budget Has 'Tax Relief, Pension Payment'

Another Republican Candidate Is Running Against Sherrill In NJ-11

New Jersey Bill To Ban 'Pink Tax' On Women Passes Senate

Buttigieg Pushes For Gateway Tunnel After Newark-To-NYC Trip

Essex-Hudson Greenway Plan In Jeopardy, NJ Groups Warn

Newark's Lead Water Crisis Has 'Effectively Ended:' Mayor

Rally Held For Slain Maplewood Teen; Reward Reaches $44K (PHOTOS)

Bloomfield May Allow Marijuana Businesses: Report

Ex-Home Of Montclair Jazz Club Sold To Newark Developer: Report

$31M Expansion Begins At Essex County Tech School

NJ Planned Parenthood Holds Montclair Rally: 'Murphy In 2021'

Sen. Menendez Of NJ Seeks More Info About Biden-Ordered Airstrike

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