Around Bloomfield: Cannabis Sales + Prison Violence + MTV Awards

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

Politics/Government:

Violence Continues At Essex County Prison: Inmate Death, Fires, Fights

$35 Cap On Insulin? Only 1 NJ House Member Votes Against Bill

Rent Control Arrives In Montclair; Council Passes Revamped Law

Belleville Planning Board Suspends Meetings Amid Scrutiny

Rep. Payne Pushes For Cancer Screening Bill In Name Of His Late Father

Petition To Unionize Amazon Warehouse In North Jersey Is Withdrawn

Newark City Council Says Pot Should Be Banned For Local Cops

Essex County Faith Leaders To Chase, Wells Fargo: 'Move Your Dough'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Legal Weed Near Essex County: Where To Buy Recreational Cannabis

Ask A 'Budtender': Maplewood Dispensary Answers 5 Legal Weed Questions

MTV Bringing Video Music Awards Back To Essex County For 2022

Montclair State University Considers Tuition Hike: Report

Hip-Hop Legends Wu-Tang Clan, Nas Are Coming To Essex County

How Do You Feel About Millburn's All-Affordable Housing Building?

West Orange Parents: The School Bus Isn't A Luxury (Op-Ed)

Store In Essex County Sells $50,000 Powerball Lottery Ticket

Ukranian Teen In Livingston Seeks Donated Supplies To Send To Ukraine

United Airlines Predicts Big Bump In Revenue Is On The Way

Former Maplewood Mayor WIll Be Honored By Essex County Nonprofit

Montclair Police Donate Bulletproof Vests To Workers In Ukraine

West Orange Seniors Will Benefit From Upgrades At Degnan Park

Average SAT Scores In Caldwells Released As Part Of NJ School Reports

'Rare Gem' Hits Market In Montclair For 1st Time In 30 Years: Photos

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