Around Maplewood: Angry Workers|Critter Art|Water Or Trump Wall?

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

Newark Mayor Tells Trump: We Need Safe Water, Not A Border Wall

Menendez Speaks To Frustrated Fed Workers In Montclair (VIDEO)

Essex County's Prison Profits Will Continue Under Proposed Budget

Rutgers Scientist Transforms Tiny Critters Into Art (VIDEOS)

Verona Schools Try Out 'Homework-Free Weekends'

Essex County Activates 'Code Blue' For 2nd Time In A Month

Blood Drive Will Honor Late Nutley Cupcake Guru, Keith Jaret

Bloomfield Gears Up For Major Repairs At Montgomery Street Bridge

Supermarket At Montclair's Lackawanna Plaza? Plans Moving Along

Newark Boxing Icon Takes Indian Phenom Under His Wing

Millburn's Wyoming Wonderlab Mural Unveiled

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