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

Opponents Can't Bear Idea Of $16M Bear Exhibit At Turtle Back Zoo

Millionaire Tax Supporters Visit Essex County Ahead Of NJ Transit Hearings

1st Female West Orange High School Student Accepted To West Point

Newark's New Way Of Fighting Lead Will Benefit Nearby Essex Towns

Belleville Mayor Gives 'State Of Town' Speech: Taxes, Free Pre-K

Maplewood Bans Single Use Plastic Bags

Bloomfield Helps Struggling Residents Pay Housing, Utility Bills

Montclair 'Power Couple' Safeguarding LGBTQ Rights In New Jersey

Newark Educator Says Don't Teach Little Kids About 'Racism'

Movie On Maplewood's 'Pickle Man' Debuts At Montclair Film Fest

LGBT Senior Housing And Care Expo Returns To Essex County

$10M Donation To Rutgers-Newark Will Create 'Agents Of Change'

Verona 'Relaxes' Parking Enforcement During Ramadan: Police

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