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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.

Election/Politics:

Joe Biden Coming To Essex County As NJ Governor Election Nears

Obama's Visit To Newark Shows Murphy Is Worried, Ciattarelli Says

NJ Haitian Community Plans Protest Outside Newark ICE Office

Coronavirus:

Bloomfield Detective Dies After 'Lengthy Battle With COVID'

Essex County Gets $2M From Feds For COVID 'Reimbursements'

West Orange Cancels COVID Vaccine Clinic: 'Lack Of Registration'

North Caldwell Meeting Will Decide If Meetings Should Be Virtual

Tree Planting Ceremony In Newark Will Honor COVID Victims

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Gas Isn't The Only Thing Getting More Expensive In New Jersey

Bloomfield College Facing Grim Future Without Financial Aid

NJ Suspends License Of Doc Accused Of Unsafe Penis, Breast Enhancements

West Orange Families Still Struggling After Landslide From Ida

The Millburn SID: What Is It, And Why Are So Many Debating It?

Newark Police Revamp Mugshot Policy After Viral Social Media Post

Teacher In Maplewood Hijab Controversy Has Message For Students

New Jersey Activists March 67 Miles To Demand Police Reform

Medical Marijuana Business Expands With New Dispensary In Essex County

Ex-Hoboken And Newark Official Carmelo Garcia Indicted

New Supermarket In Maplewood To Open With Block Party

Egan & Sons In Montclair Ready To Reopen After Ida Damage

After Pandemic Delay, Belleville Man Sentenced For Sex Assault

Livingston Facility For People With Disabilities To Hold Carnival

NJ Town Council On Parking Meter Woes: 'We Hear You'

Young Livingston Resident Joins Rep. Sherrill At Anti-Semitism Talk

Student Loan Debt Is Hamstringing NJ Homebuyers, Experts Say

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