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

Headlines (click to read):

Gay Essex County Couple's Adoption Story Highlights Critical Need

Essex County's David Cassidy Dies; 'Partridge Family' Star Was 67

New Jersey Senator Who Reps Essex County Worries About Legalizing Marijuana

Essex County Astronaut's Twitter Hacked; No Collab With Cardi B Planned

Maplewood Couple Behind Lorena's Planning New Restaurant

Montclair's 'Pinegrove' Cancels Tour; Sexual Coercion Allegation

UN President Coming To Visit Seton Hall University

Councilwoman In Essex County Joins Murphy's Transition Team

Bloomfield College Gets $1 Million Gift From Kellogg Foundation

Former Head Of Essex County Nonprofit Guilty: Fraud, Tax Evasion

Cedar Grove Students Get 'DNA' Kits From Elks, Police

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