Around Bloomfield: Vaccines|Cicadas|Breweries|Marijuana

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Coronavirus:

Essex County Announces Big Changes At Its COVID Vaccine Sites

NJ Governor: 2nd Shots Lagging In Newark, Irvington, Orange, East Orange

West Orange Goes 24 Hours Without A New COVID Case: Officials

27 Congress Members Tell United Airlines: ‘Don't Cut Jobs At Newark Airport’

More Essex County Breweries Join 'Beer For COVID Shot' Campaign

NJ Transit Offers Free Bus, Train Rides To COVID Vaccine Sites

West Orange Parents Plan Rally, Demand More In-Person Learning

Free COVID Testing Continues In Essex County With 2 Events

Montclair Schools Prepare For Pooled Coronavirus Testing

Belleville Town Council Votes To Resume In-Person Meetings

Verona Offering Vaccine Clinic And Home Vaccination

Bloomfield Library Begins Reopening From COVID, Masks Required

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Newark Mourns For Slain Daughter Of Anti-Violence Activist

When Will Brood X Cicadas Emerge In NJ? Temperatures May Play A Role

Large Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Maplewood

Nutley Is Pondering A Ban On Marijuana Businesses

Workers Protest Wage, Benefit Cuts At Bloomfield Office Complex

Essex County Nixes ICE Jail Contract, But Some Feel 'Gaslighted'

Maplewood, South Orange Plan Dozens Of Activities For AAPI Month

Mack-Cali Sells Four Short Hills Office Buildings For $255M

West Orange Reaches Land Deal With Crestmont Country Club

Democrats Praise Biden's First 100 Days With Billboard In Essex County

NJ Socialist Groups Help Spearhead March In Newark For May Day

Cat Survives Ride Underneath Hood Of Car, Found In Bloomfield

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