Around Bloomfield: Starbucks Union + Military Budget + Sick Leave

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.

Government/Politics:

Montclair Starbucks Workers Trying To Unionize; Here's Why (Updated)

4 Essex County Towns Cited In Scathing NJ 'Sick Leave' Report

From 'The Underground' To City Council: Iconic NJ Rapper Gets Political

DeGroot Challenges Sherrill To Debates In NJ-11 Congress Race

Maplewood Mulls Banning Guns From Public Spaces: Report

Another Candidate Enters Millburn Committee Election Fray

Ex-NJ Governor Swears In Belleville Mayor, 2 Council Members

Moody's Reaffirms Highest Bond Rating For Essex County

NJ Activists Mark 55th Anniversary Of Newark Rebellion

Massive US Defense Bill Gets 'No' Votes From 3 NJ Congress Members

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

$17.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Maplewood 7-Eleven

So Why Isn't Chelsea Handler In Livingston High School Hall Of Fame?

4 Newark Light Rail Stations Aren't Accessible. Study Aims For Change

New Burlington Coat Factory Store Coming To Essex County

Essex County Begins Road Project Near South Mountain Reservation

Essex County Worries About These Health Issues The Most, Survey Says

Firm Sells 'Flagship Office Tower' At ON3 In Nutley For $131M

Newark Outreach Workers Hit Streets To Help Stop Drug Overdoses

Livingston Restaurant Wins Award From Wine Spectator

10 Most Endangered Historical Sites In NJ In 2022: Where They Are

Annual Blood Drive In Name Of Late Nutley Resident Hits Big Milestone

Luxury Townhouse Building In Essex County Opens For Sales

NJ City’s Sensory-Friendly Park Gets Thumbs Up From 'An Autism Mom'

Bloomfield Puts Kibosh On 665 Potholes Throughout Town

Bands, Food, And Billy Joel Songs At Next Two West Caldwell Concerts

Renting A Home Is Getting More Expensive In NJ: Here's How Much

Essex County 'Dream Home' Featured In Magazine Selling For $1.2M

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