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Government/Politics

Obama Praises Newark's Efforts To Stop Violence By Boosting Its Youth

Close 'Loophole' For Gun Background Checks, Officials Demand In Essex County

Sherrill Blasts GOP After Debt Battle Derails Military Spending Bill

Murphy Vetoes Fellow NJ Democrats' Bill On Flood Disclosures

Tax Hike Imminent As West Orange School Budget Hits Finish Line

Montclair Town Budget Headed To Council: Here's The Tax Impact (VIDEO)

What's The (Master) Plan? Bloomfield To Hold Public Workshops

South Orange-Maplewood School Board To Meet For Reorganization

NJ Green Party Revs Up For 2023 Convention, Featuring Jill Stein

NJ Nurses Demand Safe Staffing Law In Hospitals: 'Stop The Bleeding'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Bullying Has Ramped Up In Millburn Schools, Superintendent Says

Buy A House For A Buck? This NJ City Can Sell Homes For $1 Under New Rule

Belleville Officers Take Up The Call For 2023 Police Unity Tour

Portugal Day In Newark: Here's What To Expect At 2023 Festival

No Crashes In Montclair By 2029? Proposed Task Force Would Aim High

Anti-Nuke, Anti-War Sailboat Will Visit 2 North Jersey Cities

Toss Electronics In Essex County Without Polluting, On Recycling Day

5 New Restaurants To Try That Opened In North Jersey In April 2023

Beloved Essex County Teacher Is Retiring As 'An Icon, Community Treasure'

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