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

Seton Hall Community Mourns Student, 23, After Fatal Fall

Montclair HS Staircase Collapses, Officials Close School

PETA Protests Canada Goose Opening At Short Hills Mall

Justice Sotomayor To Discuss Her Children's Books: Newark Library

School District In Essex County Rolls Out 'All-Gender Restrooms'

New Arts District Will Transform Montclair, Mayor Says

Astronaut Brothers To West Orange Students: Welcome Back

Newark Archbishop Speaks About Church Sex Abuse Charges (VIDEO)

EPA Awards $66.6M For Cedar Grove Reservoir, Parkway Water Mains

Bad Weather Wipes Out Another Essex County Music Festival

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