Around Maplewood: Zoo Giraffe Dies / McDonald’s Delivery / ‘Summer Of Hell’ Plans / Perfect Game

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County.

Headlines (click to read):

Turtle Back Zoo’s Beloved Giraffe Dies; Exhibited ‘Strange Behavior,’ Staff Says

Amtrak Releases ‘Summer Of Hell’ Plan For N.J. Train Commuters

Newark Airport, Penn Station Workers Would Get Big Raise Under Proposed Law

McDonald’s Rolls Out Delivery In 21 New Jersey Towns (MAP)

Perfect Game: Essex County Softball Ace Strikes Out Every Batter (WATCH)

Essex/Hudson Heroin Bust: 31 Arrested In Statewide Operation

Short Hills 4th Grader Competes In Iconic Spelling Bee

Montclair Museum To Host Naturalization Ceremony For N.J. Immigrants

Newark City Inspectors Shut Down 2 Local Businesses

Montclair Official On Tree That Crushed Woman’s Car: ‘It Happens’

North Caldwell Police Need New Radio System: NCPD

Alleged Bloods Gang Leaders In Newark Area Indicted For Heroin Distribution (PHOTO)

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