Around Maplewood: Election 2018|Animal Shelters|Amazon HQ

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

Essex County Democrats Elected By Landslides: Executive, Sheriff

Newark Switches Animal Shelters: Goodbye AHS, Hello St. Hubert's

Several Essex County Towns Buy Water From Newark With Elevated Acid Level: Report

Newark Mayor On Lead In Water Reports: 'We're Not Flint' (VIDEOS)

Essex County Lawmaker: Regulate Manufacturers To Stop Plastic Pollution

Backstreet Boys Headed To Essex County, NJ: 'Biggest Tour In 18 Years'

Livingston Hospital Keeps Streak Of Stellar Leapfrog Ratings

Newark May Have Lost Its Bid To Land Amazon HQ: Reports

Verona Man Gets 22 Months In Jail For Selling Guns To ATF Agent

South Orange, Maplewood Offer Free Rides To And From Polls

NJ Symphony Orchestra To Play At Star Wars Movie Screening In Essex County

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