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

Despite Trump’s Proposed Cuts, Essex County To Get More CDBG Funds: Congressman

Montclair Stabbing Victim Was 'Hard-Working Student,' Family Says

'Young Gun' Republican In NJ-11 Wants Rep. Frelinghuysen's Seat

Free Comic Book Day 2018: Find A Store In Essex County

Newark Teens Will Lead Anti-War Rally: 'Schools, Not Bombs'

NJ-11 Candidate Will Visit 2 Essex Schools, Speak On Gun Violence

North Caldwell Teacher Contract Talks Stall, Mediation Needed

Former Westinghouse Property In Essex County To Be Redeveloped

Small Amount Of Bedbugs Found At Verona School: Report

Newark Mayor Wants Free Legal Aid For Tenants Facing Eviction

Verona Detective Earns Valor Award For Defusing Deadly Situation

27 Millburn High School Students Earn College Book Awards

EPA Will Help Clean Ex-Fat Rendering Plant, Gas Station

Police, Fire Training Complex Coming To Newark's South Ward

New Jersey Congress Candidate: 'Say No To Privatization Of Water'

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PATH Train Will See 17 Weekends Of Closures For PTC Work

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