ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.
Government/Politics:
New Wave Of Anti-ICE Clashes At NJ Prison Ends With Arrests
Families Upset Over Racially Offensive Image On Essex County Town’s School Menu
5 Bills From Essex County Republicans: Elections, FIFA, Nursing Homes, Restaurants, Disabilities
Debate Intensifies In NJ Town As Special Election Nears: See Pros And Cons
2 Socialists Launch Congress Bids In North Jersey
Essex County Benefit Concert Will Support ICE Detainees At Delaney Hall
Feds OK ‘Disaster’ Status For NJ After Freak Spring Freeze Devastates Crops
Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
80K NJ Workers Rejected Job Promotions Last Year, Study Finds – Here’s Why
Workers Worry About Jobs, Benefits As United Makes Switch At NJ Airport
Rutgers Professor: Here’s Why Soccer Is More Than A Game In Brazil
Luxury Apartment Building Opens In Essex County Near Passaic River [PHOTOS]
Pride Month: Town Celebrates LGBTQ Community With Proclamation
Juneteenth Celebration Returning To Essex County Town With Fireworks
Scratch-Off Tickets Win $510,000 In Essex County (See Lucky Locations)
How NJ College Helped Turn A Love Of Video Games Into A Law Career
PSEG Says ‘Energy Efficiency’ Saves Customers $960M Per Year
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2026 Rising Star Award Winners
Want even MORE local news?
See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Feats Of Valor + Murders + Passenger Attacks Crew
Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Helpful Sisters + NCAA Star + Great Teachers
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