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Government/Politics

Homicides At Historic Low In Essex County, Prosecutors Say

Controversial NJ Business Tax May Survive If New Bill Becomes Law

NJIT Faculty Union Threatens Strike Over Stalled Contract Talk: UPDATE

Essex County Board OKs Pay Raises For Prison Correctional Officers

West Orange Council Takes Crucial Vote On Movie Studio Proposal

Part-Time Officials In Montclair Got Full-Time Benefits: Report

Lower Lead Levels In Water? It's About Time, Newark Activist Says

Senior Housing Building In North Jersey Is Moving Forward, Firm Says

2 NJ Teachers Vindicated After Arbitration, Will Keep Tenure

Essex County Woman Burned By Hot Tea Sues McDonald's: Lawsuit

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

'Notorious' Apartments In East Orange Enter Foreclosure: Advocates

Israeli Soldier, Back From Gaza, To Lead Drone Show In Livingston

Essex County Hospital No Longer Diverting Ambulances After Cyber Attack

Food Jobs Available At Newark Airport At $19 Per Hour

NJ's First Marijuana Dispensary May Be Leaving Montclair: Report

Working With Weed: NJ Cannabis Dispensary Shares Tips For Job Seekers

$2.8M In Field Renovations Coming To Belleville Park: Here's The Plan

Essex County: Get Help With Medicare Questions During Open Enrollment

Saving Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On The Green: Local Event

Severe Blood Donor Shortage Expected This Winter In NJ, Hospital Warns

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

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