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Government/Politics

Seton Hall Student Dies In Quarantine – But COVID Didn’t Kill Her: Lawsuit

'Leave,' Rutgers Newark Tells Palestine Protesters – 'No,' They Reply

New Jersey Bill Would Help Prevent Racism In Home Appraisal Industry

Gov. Murphy Slams Amtrak For Train Track Logjam In NJ, NY

Livingston Chamber Criticizes Proposed NJ Business Tax Hike

School Tax Hike In Belleville; Monitor Makes Decision After Tie Vote

Mayor Kelly Takes Helm Of Nutley, Youngest In Town History

Bloomfield Mayor Candidates Tackle 2024 Election At Forum (VIDEO)

It's A Deal: Teacher Union In NJ’s Largest District Agrees On New Contract

Essex County Town Plans Water Upgrades; Feds Lower ‘Forever Chemical’ Limits

Slavery Still Exists In America’s Prisons, New Jersey Senator Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Memorial Day Ceremony In Essex County Honors Fallen Soldiers

Mother Of 2 Killed By Car In Essex County; Family Asks For Help

Millburn Cop Dies In Crash; Fundraiser, Meal Train Will Aid His Family

Mourners Of Slain Imam Rally In Newark 4 Months After His Death

Fire Leaves West Orange Residents Without A Home, Fundraiser Launched

NJ Devils Hire New Head Coach: Sheldon Keefe

Construction On New Supermarket In The Caldwells Is Underway

New Jersey’s Newest Burlington Store Nears Opening Day In Essex County

Another Deli Closes On This Bloomfield Street

NJ Town Council Celebrates Its Growing Asian Population

3 Towns In The Oranges To Get Funds For Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign

Free Citizenship Classes In New Jersey: Virtual, In-Person Available

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