Around Montclair: Earthquake + Eclipse + Election

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Weather

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks NJ, PA, NYC

Flight Disruptions At Newark Airport After Earthquake Shakes NJ

Earthquake Causes NJ Transit Train Delays, Bridge Inspections

Several Homes Seen 'Leaning' In Essex County After Earthquake: Reports

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We'll See In Essex County

Eclipse Glasses In High Demand Across Essex County: Where To Get Yours

Government/Politics

Demise Of 'The Line': Essex County Politicos React To Landmark Ruling

4 'Freedom Of Speech' Fights In NJ To Keep On Your Radar: Advocates

Nutley School Finance Probe Continues, But Scope Remains Unclear

Israel-Hamas War: Stories Of Courage, Loss Shared In Essex County

Newark Activists Plan Pro-Palestine Rally: 'MLK Would Agree'

Jewish Federation In NJ Gets Centennial Salute From Lawmakers

Showdown Set For Essex County Sheriff In 2024 Primary Election

Livingston Student Helps Spearhead Benefit Against Gun Violence

NJ Senator Wants To Double Taxes For Internet Gambling, Casinos

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Rutgers Ends COVID Vaccine Mandate For Students, Teachers

Peter Shapiro Dies; Essex County Legislative 'Wunderkind' Mourned

Cybercrime Data Breach Impacted 36,000, Prudential Says In Filing

Plan For Ex-Funeral Home Property In Belleville Includes Housing

Montclair Restaurant Bucks Trend With Smaller Portions, Lower Prices

1,600 Apartments In Newark Score Cheap High-Speed Internet

Dog Nears 600 Days In Essex County Animal Shelter: Sniper Needs A Home

Need Home Repair Funds In Essex County? This Program May Help

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