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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

New Wave Of Anti-ICE Clashes At NJ Prison Ends With Arrests

Families Upset Over Racially Offensive Image On Essex County Town’s School Menu

5 Bills From Essex County Republicans: Elections, FIFA, Nursing Homes, Restaurants, Disabilities

Debate Intensifies In NJ Town As Special Election Nears: See Pros And Cons

2 Socialists Launch Congress Bids In North Jersey

Essex County Benefit Concert Will Support ICE Detainees At Delaney Hall

Feds OK ‘Disaster’ Status For NJ After Freak Spring Freeze Devastates Crops

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

80K NJ Workers Rejected Job Promotions Last Year, Study Finds – Here’s Why

Workers Worry About Jobs, Benefits As United Makes Switch At NJ Airport

Rutgers Professor: Here’s Why Soccer Is More Than A Game In Brazil

Luxury Apartment Building Opens In Essex County Near Passaic River [PHOTOS]

Pride Month: Town Celebrates LGBTQ Community With Proclamation

Juneteenth Celebration Returning To Essex County Town With Fireworks

Scratch-Off Tickets Win $510,000 In Essex County (See Lucky Locations)

How NJ College Helped Turn A Love Of Video Games Into A Law Career

PSEG Says ‘Energy Efficiency’ Saves Customers $960M Per Year

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2026 Rising Star Award Winners

Want even MORE local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Feats Of Valor + Murders + Passenger Attacks Crew

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Helpful Sisters + NCAA Star + Great Teachers

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