Around Bloomfield: Temp Workers + 911 Call On Kid + Starbucks Strike

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Government/Politics:

NJ Temp Workers Say Tragic Car Crash Shows Urgent Need For Change

Murphy Criticizes 911 Call On Black Child In Caldwell

Menendez, Booker Say Feds Need To Crack Down On Twitter

Rep. Payne Praises Pelosi As She Steps Down From House Leadership

West Orange's Hero Astronaut Re-Elected To Senate In Arizona: Reports

Montclair Starbucks Workers Strike Alongside 100 Other Stores

Human Waste Processing Plant Off The Table In Newark; Aries Nixes Plan

Belleville Planning Board Discusses Plan For 'Kmart Property'

Bonding For School Buildings: North Caldwell Holds First Meeting

Thanksgiving:

NJ Resident Spearheads 'Free Laundry Wash Night' In His Neighborhood For Holiday

West Orange Bagel Baron Collects 100 Turkeys For Food Pantry: Updated

Animal Rights Activists Will Hand Out 'Turkey-Free Roasts' In Newark

Annual 'Turkey Ride' In Montclair Will Benefit Food Pantry

Donate Food And Toys In Livingston For The Holidays

Caldwell Food Pantry Needs Your Turkeys, Food Donations

Newark Archdiocese Will Give Out 200 Free Thanksgiving Turkeys

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Bigger, Better $2.7 Billion Terminal At Newark Airport Unveiled: VIDEO

'Deteriorating' Bridge In Millburn Is Finally Repaired

3 Ways Sports Teams Can Reach Out To Deaf Fans In New Jersey

Prison Inmates In NJ Deserve A Second Chance, Clergy Members Plead

Urban Wetland, Park In Bloomfield Earns 'Smart Growth' Award

Nutley Honors Its 'Veteran of the Year,' Vincent DeNotaris

Winter Walk Among Thousands Of Lights In Essex County

Events Announced For Major Livingston Holiday Display

NJ Workshop Builds Bridges Between Cops, Young People Of Color

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Debuts At Bloomfield ShopRite

'Serene Santa' And Special Holiday Events Coming To Short Hills Mall

As Leaf Pickup Begins, NJ Fire Chief Gives Warning For Drivers

'Exceedingly Private' Essex County Home Selling For $800K (Photos)

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