Around Montclair: School Funding + Elections + Oscar The Grouch

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Government/Politics

Essex County Is NJ's Biggest Winner In Latest School Aid Proposal

NJ Preschool Aid Coming For 9 Essex County School Districts

Goodbye Columbus, Hello Tubman: Statue Marks New Age In NJ City

Gill vs. Codey: Democratic Primary Race Heats Up In NJ-27

Timberlake Running For NJ Senate In 34th District: 2023 Election

Bloomfield Mayor Throws Hat Into Ring For NJ Assembly Race

Trash In West Orange: Industry Costs Are Rising, Consultant Says

Newark Activists Spotlight 'Redlining' Case As 2 Banks Try To Merge

School Cafeteria Workers In East Orange Threaten To Strike Over Pay

First In-Person Meeting Since COVID Shutdown Planned In Maplewood

Rep. Donald Payne Wants To Carve Out $360M For Gun Buyback Programs

NJ Bill Would Make State Agencies Translate Forms Into 15 Languages

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

New Jet Fuel Could Battle Climate Change, Oscar The Grouch Says: VIDEO

Road Work At Newark Airport May Cause Traffic Headaches For Months

Decorated Military Veteran Wants To Open Weed Dispensary In Essex County

Hilde Turns 100; Parents Sent Her From Germany To Caldwell During War

12 Montclair Restaurants With 'Plant-Based' Menu Items To Try

NJ Cop Illegally Worked Side Job While On Sick Leave: Prosecutors

Essex County Business Recalls 96,000 Pounds Of Goat Meat Products

Ultimate Fighting Championship Returns To Essex County: How To Buy Tickets

Last Chance To See 1745 Historic Site In Livingston Before It Closes

Drama In Millburn: She Wants To Bring Her Girlfriend To 'The Prom'

Star NJ High School Wrestler Wins Her 4th State Championship

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