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

Headlines (click to read):

7 Of The Coolest Swimming Pools In Essex County (PHOTOS)

Amid Train Delays, Essex County Mayors Ask NYC Bosses To Let Employees Work From Home

West Orange Teachers' End-Of-Year Dance Video Going Viral

Freeholders: Essex County Needs To Hire More Women, Minority, Veteran-Owned Businesses

Short Hills Mall Cracks National ‘Top 100 Property Taxes’ List

Beloved Doctor, Mother of 12, Was ‘Angel On Earth’

White Millburn Student Dressed As MLK, Wore Black Makeup On Face

Essex County To Host 3 Free Fireworks Shows For 2017

West Orange Skate Park Finally Coming Together, Mayor Says

‘Groundbreaking’ Newark Affordable Housing Law Would Combat Gentrification

Caldwell Catholic Prep School Grads Earn $14.7M In Scholarships, Grants

Seton Hall Prep Community Mourns Father Kilcarr’s Passing

Ballet Against Brutality: Black Student's Dance Makes Teachers ‘Uncomfortable’ (VIDEO)

These 3 Essex County LGBTQ Activists Are Fighting For Equality

Decorated Newark Cop Unexpectedly Passes Away, Community Mourns

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New Jersey Nursing Home Workers Avert Planned Strike At 3 Facilities

Ballet Against Brutality: Black Student's Dance Makes Teachers ‘Uncomfortable’ (VIDEO)

19 New Jersey Arts Programs Will Get $1.5M In Funds From NEA Grant

New Jersey McDonald's Locations Plan To Hire 4100 Workers This Summer

N.J. Mall Cracks National ‘Top 100 Property Taxes’ List

Beloved Doctor, Mother of 12, Was ‘Angel On Earth’

White NJ Student Dressed As MLK, Wore Black Makeup On Face

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