Around Bloomfield: Face Masks + Prison Report + Tuition Hike

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Government/Politics:

Indoor COVID Mask Mandate Returns In West Orange Town Buildings

$500 Payouts For NJ Undocumented Immigrants? Plan Sees Cheers, Boos

Staffing Woes Affect Mental Health Care At Essex County Prison, Watchdog Report Says

NJ Union Pushes For 'Prevailing Wages' At Newark Bears Stadium Site

No Fare Hike In NJ Transit's 2023 Budget; Here's What It Does Include

Essex County Official Calls For 'Auditable Voting Machines': Op-Ed

Every NJ House Democrat Votes For New Abortion Rights Bills

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Tuition Going Up At Montclair State University: See How Much

After Young Athlete From Essex County Dies, GoFundMe Started

Help 'Bring Wakanda To Newark'; Khem Fest Spotlights Black Comic Creators

NJ Councilman Worries About Monkeypox Impact On Gay Community

After Maplewood Student's Drowning, Women Say Kids Need Swim Lessons

Caldwell Moves To Demolish Historic Library And Borough Hall: Report

Cat Spent Nearly 1 Year At Bloomfield Shelter Seeking New Home: Update

This NJ City Will Fight Trash, Litter In City With Free Dumpsters

Millburn School Calendar Revised To Give More Teacher Development Time

Trailblazing Bloomfield HS Wrestler Raises Funds To Seek Future Glory

NJ Auto Repair College Helps Students Line Up Jobs With Truck Company

Saint Michael's In NJ Makes 2022 'Best Hospitals' List

Springsteen And Journey Tribute Concerts Coming Up In Livingston

Look Inside: Essex County Home Has Golf Simulator, Movie Room, Pool

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