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

Webber Says NJ Bill Will Fight 'Cronyism,' Blasts $11B Tax Breaks

Doulas Hired In Newark, Other Cities To Fight Baby Mortality Gap

New Kids On The Block Video Filmed At Essex County School (WATCH)

S. Orange Village President Pens Message To Residents Frustrated With Power Outages

West Orange Astronaut Refuses 'Poison' PAC Funds In Senate Bid

Essex County Accountants Critique NJ Budget, Millionaire Tax

Teach NJ Students About Mental Illness; Sen. Corrado Pushes Bill

Newark Hospital Gets 5-Star Rating From Federal Agency

Trio Of Millburn-Short Hills Men On Forbes Billionaires List

Belleville HS Wrestler Makes History At 1st NJ Girls Tourney

West Orange 'Landmark' Monastery Home Selling For $1.5M

NJ Devils Want Your Blood, Offer Free Tickets For Donations

GPS Trackers Are On All SOMSD Buses: Report

Cutting-Edge Pods Make It Easier To Breastfeed At Newark Airport

West Orange Schools Beef Up Drug Testing For Bus Drivers

Livingston Police Share Cautionary Photo: 'Clean Snow Off Cars'

East Orange Disputes Social Media Reports: Water Is 'Safe, Clean'

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