ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week's top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.
Government/Politics:
ICE Arrests Roofers, Chef, Handyman In Essex County
This NJ City's Drop In Homicides Is Leading The Nation, New Data Shows
Trump Deportations Could Cost NJ Taxpayers $3K Each, Study Finds
Large NJ School District Prepares To Enforce New State Law On Student Phones
Sherrill Moves Family From Essex County To Governor's Mansion
NJ University Adds To Its Public News Network
Essex County Mourns For 3 Community Leaders: Samuels, Faccone, McNeil
5 NJ Governors Agree: Helping Prisoners Heal From Trauma Can Pay Big Dividends
Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
NJ Is '2nd Best State To Live In,' New Report Says – Here's Why
Upgrades At Busy NJ Airport Will Help Reduce Delays, Improve Safety: Feds
Essex County Town Is Fighting Back Against Floods – Here's How, Officials Say
Students At This NJ University Will See Tuition Hike: Report
Traffic Roundabout In This NJ Town Will Cut Down On Delays, Crashes: Officials
Essex County District Will Remove Solar Panels From Roofs At 2 Schools
This Park Is One Of County's 'Most Utilized' – It Just Got A $1.7M Facelift
Retail Center In Essex County Sells For $7M: Reports
Want even MORE local news?
See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Homes Destroyed + Deadly Shooting + Cars Hit Pedestrians
Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Firefighters + Teacher Of Year + Wrestling + Trash Becomes Art
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