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Fight Against Lead Water Still Urgent, Essex County Officials Say

Take A Sneak Peek At The $2B Transformation Of Newark Airport

Task Force Could Protect Inmates At Embattled Essex County Prison

Redevelopment Of Spectrum 360 To Be Discussed By Verona Council

Essex County Judge Tells Man It's OK To Show Women 'You're In Control'

Millburn Moves Towards Plastic-Ban Ordinance

Upset About Your Taxes In Belleville? Vote, Mayor Says

Advocates Say 'Not 1 More Acre' For Turtle Back Zoo (Opinion)

Bridge Repairs In Bloomfield Finished; Road Open To Traffic

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