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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:

Stabbing, Beating At Essex County Jail Only Tip Of Iceberg, Union Says

Essex County Promises New Review Of Prison As Pressure Mounts

Rep. Sherrill Votes To Raise Military Spending, Servicemember Pay

East Orange Fire Chief Suspended As Probes Continue: Report

Bloomfield 'Rocking Chair Rebels' Arrested At Climate Change Protest

Newark Will Host 2022 National Black Political Convention: Video

NJ Bill Would Use $4.5M To Educate Young Adults With Disabilities

Menendez Urges Biden To Nix Student Loan Debt As Deadline Looms

More NJ College Students Deserve Food Stamps, Lawmakers Say

Infrastructure Bill Delivers $169M In Water Funds For New Jersey

Coronavirus:

Montclair Town Council Extends COVID Rent Freeze, But Concerns Linger

Earth, Wind & Fire Postpones 2 Shows In Essex County, Cites 'COVID Safety'

North Jersey School District To Continue Outdoor Lunch 'As Long As Possible'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Affordable Housing Building Sparks Debate At Millburn Meeting

Turtle Back Zoo Construction Continues, But So Does Criticism

Newark Taps Social Workers, Community To Slow Uptick In Violence

NJ Officials Tour Flood Sites Along Third River In Belleville

Teens Sleep In Boxes In North Caldwell To Understand Homelessness

Call Us Cooperman, Says Former Saint Barnabas In Livingston

West Orange Teen Discusses Challenges Of Dyslexia At Workshop

Newark Airport Takes Steps To Ease Security Check-In Times

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