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

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Senate Tax Reform Will Drag Down Essex County Home Values, Report Says

Montclair Shop's 'Cow Butt' Logo Is Making People Freak Out

Mars To Move HQ To Essex County, 1,500 New Jobs Expected

Court Upholds Newark Gas Plant Permit; More Sulfuric Acid OK

Interfaith Alliance In Essex County Will Shelter Immigrants From ICE

$2B Newark Airport Project Gets Big Chunk Of Funds Approved

Recovery Or Jail: 61 Graduate Drug Court Program In Essex County

Livingston Cop Has Stroke, Family Seeks Help With Medical Bills

Caldwell University Gets Visit From Potential Pope

Nutley School Bond Referendum 2017: Overcrowding vs. Taxes

College Board Names West Essex Regional To 'AP Honor Roll'

Bloomfield High's Patricia Carter Retiring After 47 Years

Montclair Officials: Here's Why The Water Was 'Odd-Tasting'

Learn About Criminal Record 'Expungements' In Essex County

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Drinking And Droning: New Jersey Lawmakers Move For Ban

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