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Around Bloomfield: Greenway + 9/11 Tributes + Hispanic Heritage

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

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Government/Politics:

Murphy Vetoes NJ Foreclosure Reform Bill, But Leaves Door Open

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NJ Jury Declines To Charge Newark Cops After Summit Man's Death

Essex-Hudson Greenway Closer But Work May Take Years, Officials Say

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Cheers In Essex County For Huge Hiking, Biking 'Greenway'

Newark Schools End COVID Mandate, Masks Now 'Optional'

Mikie Sherrill Hosts Panel On Women's Rights, Abortion In Montclair

Personal Eviction Battle Spurs Professor's Congress Run In NJ-10

Rep. Payne Of NJ Applauds Deal That May Avert Railroad Strike

Belleville Zoning Official Sues Mayor Over Long-Running Dispute

Pre-K On The Way In Nutley: School District Seeks Staff, Space

New Marijuana Dispensary Gets Montclair Planning Board Approval

Education Can't Trump Lack Of Capital For Black Businesses: NJ Advocate

NJ Weed Businesses Don't Hurt Home Values – And May Even Help: Study

When complete, the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a new state park, will connect Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and Montclair. (Photo: NJ Governor’s Office)

Hispanic Heritage Month:

Trailblazing West Orange School Custodians Make District Proud

Puerto Rican Pride Shines In Newark For Hispanic Heritage Month

Montclair State University Will Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

NJ Latino Clergy Leader Encourages 'Social Justice' In New Book

5 Ways To Boost NJ Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month

Luz Bermudez recently made West Orange School District history as the first female head custodian at Redwood Elementary School. (Photo: West Orange Public Schools/Cynthia Cumming)

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

9/11 Not Forgotten In Essex County; Tributes Happen Across Region

'Give Me The Gift Of Life': NJ Nurse Searches For Kidney Donor

Essex Prosecutor Responds To Rumors Of Accused Killer's Plea Deal

Ice Cream Shop In West Orange Mourns Death Of Beloved Founder

New Businesses Coming To Livingston Town Center, Reports Say

Disabled NJ Residents Rely On These Workers – Don't Forget Them: Op-Ed

Newark Symphony Hall Has Big Plans For $2.75M In Donations

Stella! Millburn Rocktoberfest Gets Added Boost From Beer Maker

Gaze At Marvelous Marble Foyer In $1.75M Home For Sale In Essex County

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