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Around Bloomfield: Masks Come Off + School Aid + Ukraine
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NJ Gives Parents More Time To File COVID Special Education Claims
'Freedom Convoy' To Support Truckers Will Pass Near Essex County
Find out what's happening in Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Vaccine Cards Still Required In These NJ Venues
Masks Optional In South Orange-Maplewood Schools Starting Monday
West Orange Town Hall Reopens From COVID; Masks Optional
Politics/Government:
Essex County Will Get Most School Aid In NJ By Wide Margin
4 Top Lawmakers From Essex County React To Murphy's NJ Budget
US Should Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Rep. Mikie Sherrill Says
Lukoil Boycott In NJ Would Endanger 1,200 Jobs, Group Says
'Ukraine Will Always Be My Homeland,' Belleville Artist Says
Essex County To Pay Postage For Vote-By-Mail Ballot Applications
Landmark Montclair School Board Election: See Unofficial Results
Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
NJ Bill Takes Aim At Landlords Who 'Hide Behind Corporate Veils'
Essex County Landlords File Lawsuit Challenging Town’s Rent Freeze
TV 'Heartthrob' Scott Baio Will Speak At Essex County Restaurant
Essex County Activist Pushes For Immigration Reform In D.C.
NJ Girl Scouts Team Up With Port Authority, Roll Out New Patch
Affordable Housing Meeting Slated For Millburn
No-Cost Energy Consultations Launch In 5 Essex County Towns
NJ Nesting Platforms Give Eagles A Break, Prevent Power Outages
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