Around Bloomfield: Snowstorm|Amazon HQ|Zoo Holiday Lights

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

Amazon Officially Passes Up Newark, NJ For New Headquarters

West Orange Students Trapped After Snow Stalls Buses (PHOTOS)

Bad Timing, Forecasts Hurt Essex County In Snowstorm: Official

Tears, Smiles For Verona, Jersey City Running Buddies At Marathon

Renowned Newark Poet, Artist Passes Away: Jerry Gant

NYC Dogs 'Unleashed' On So. Mountain Reservation 'Safety' Concern

Essex County Bodybuilder, 85: 'Never Too Old To Exercise'

Former Verona Ham Factory May Become Affordable Housing

See Santa, Free Holiday Lights At Turtle Back Zoo In New Jersey

Who Will Challenge Booker For Senate? Not Nutley's Rogers: Report

Verona Library Preparing For Grand Reopening On Gould Street

Stop Chugging 'Catnip Cocktail,' Essex County Police Chief Warns

Fur Coats Donated To Newark Church After 'Changes Of Heart': PETA

Santa's Flight Academy Returns To The Mall At Short Hills

Check out these other New Jersey stories you might have missed.

Murphy Administration Apologizes For NJ Nor'easter Mess (Video)

FBI Says NJ Hate Crimes Have Nearly Doubled: Town-By-Town List

Bayonne Bridge Closed In Snow Storm; 'Trucks Can't Get Up Ramp'

20K DWIs In NJ Could Be Tossed After Supreme Court Decision

Tugboat Strike, NJ Train Delays Show Need For New Portal Bridge

Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com