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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article).

Newark Airport Workers Win 'Highest Min. Wage In US' After Long Battle

Essex County Shelters Euthanized Most Dogs In New Jersey: DOH

Legionella Found At All But 3 West Orange Schools: Officials

Vote Coming On Full-Day Kindergarten In Caldwell-West Caldwell

Nutley Takes Another Crack At School Referendum: 2018 Election

Stephen Colbert, Meryl Streep At Montclair Film Fest Benefit

West Orange Woman Hit By NJ Transit Bus, Awarded $10M: Report

$10 Shows In Montclair: Slash, Mod. Mouse, Jewel, Blues Traveler

Nutley Bridge Work 'Moving Forward,' County Executive Says

Columbia High School Band Members Play With U.S. Army Band

Essex County 'Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day' Returns

Here's What Will Replace SAMS Clothing In Livingston: Report

Man Sentenced To 14 Years For Millburn Carjacking, Kidnapping: AG

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