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Government/Politics

NJ Republicans Roast Murphy For 'Majestic' Spending On State House

Activists In NJ Hope For 'Turning Point' With Environmental Justice Law

NJ Hits Accused Polluters In Essex County With 'Environmental Justice Actions'

Affordable Housing In Millburn: Outcome Of Court Hearing Announced

Are Popeyes, Sonic Coming To West Orange? Zoning Board To Hear Plan

Newark Is 'Leading The Way': Watch Mayor's 2023 State Of City Speech

Another Cannabis Business Approved In Bloomfield: Liberty Flower Co.

Belleville Schools 'Back In Black' Under Tomko, Council Says

6 Nutley Schools May Get Money To Replace Smoke Detectors, Fire Alarms

Better US Border Security Requires A New Way Of Thinking, Bob Menendez Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

South Orange-Maplewood Get High Marks In New NJ School Ratings

Botanical Gardens In Essex County Make 'Best In America' List

Newark Teacher Fights Youth Violence With Black History, 'Self-Esteem'

LGBTQ Advocates Plan Free 'Name Change Clinic' In Essex County

North Jersey Hospital Hits Big Milestone For $150M Expansion Project

Celebrity Chef Visits East Orange School, Offers Career Advice

Belleville Cops Offer Reminder After Baby Rabbits Brought To Police HQ

Irvington Boxer Wins NJ Golden Gloves Title, Slugs Way To Championship

What Would You Pay? Try NJ's Most Expensive Dessert In Essex County

North Jersey Animal Shelter In 'Crisis Mode' After Deluge Of New Dogs, Cats

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