Around Montclair: Senator Mourned + Affordable Insulin + Real Estate

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Government/Politics

Retired NJ Sen. Ron Rice Dies: 'Trailblazer' Mourned In Essex County

Hillary Clinton Is Coming Back To Essex County For Women's History Event

Rutgers-Newark Students Greet Kamala Harris At NJ Airport

New Jersey Immigrant Groups Bash Biden's Budget Proposal

NJ Supreme Court Rules On West Orange Library Dispute

Supreme Court Ruling Won't Deter West Orange's Plans, Mayor Says

Accessory Dwelling Units In Montclair: What To Know About New Law

Mayors Of Livingston, West Caldwell To Join 'Meet Mayors' Breakfast

Belleville Council Votes On Recreation Fees, Redevelopment Plan

NJ Senators Urge Starbucks To Speed Up Talks With 4 Unionized Stores

Future Of Popular Golf Course In North Jersey Still Undecided

Maplewood Adds Eid, Spring Election To School Calendar

On Livingston Agenda: Cannabis, Remembering Community Member

Essex County Town Has 'Impeckable' New Rules For Raising Chickens

Fight For Affordable Insulin Will Continue, Lawmakers Say In Essex County

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

New Lawsuit Alleges Abuse From Maplewood School Administrator: Report

Cancellations At Newark Airport, NYC Bus Terminal Amid Winter Weather

NJ Transit Suspends Montclair-Boonton Train Line; Tree On Tracks

Retired NBA Star's Company Will Sell Weed In Bloomfield, Paterson

West Orange Home For Sale Has 'Secret Room' Behind Bookshelf (PHOTOS)

Quicker Trip To Airport Coming For Newark, Elizabeth Residents

Bloomfield Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $350,000

Cop Turned Crossing Guard Is No Longer At Caldwell Corner; Here's Why

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming In Essex County As Popular Festival Nears

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