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Government/Politics

Jarrett vs. Town Hall: Feud May Cost NJ Bagel Baron Big Bucks

Richard Codey Is Retiring From NJ Senate: 'A Tough Day For Me'

Essex County's Homeless Total Drops, But Still Leads New Jersey: Study

Republicans Will Get 'Line A' In Essex County For 2023 Election

Montclair Council OKs Full Ban On Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

NJ's Infamous 'Tan Mom' Running For Senate In FL: Reports

Ball Rolling Again On Proposed Zoning Changes In Newark

North Caldwell Golf Course Will Be Turned Into Housing: See New Plan

Lion Gate Lighting Update: Bloomfield Council Approves Contract

Belleville School Board Member Not Seeking Re-Election In 2023

Sewer Fees Increase In West Orange; No-Interest Grace Period Ends Soon

Time To Change Definition Of 'Homeless,' Rep. Mikie Sherrill Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Man Who Stole School Bus In Essex County Indicted By Grand Jury

Don't Replace Rutgers-Newark Chancellor, 14 Community Leaders Plead

Rebuilding Begins For North Jersey Church After Devastating Fire

Livingston Authorities Warn Of Coyote Sightings And Give Updates

More Water Repairs In North Caldwell: See Details

Essex County College Nails Down Reaccreditation; Fall 2023 Info

PETA Boycotts Budweiser Over Horse Tails, Erects Billboard In Newark

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