Around Montclair: Workplace Rights + Health Care Hike + Gift Of Life

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

Rallies, Outrage In Essex County Over NJ Health Care Hikes

NJ Domestic Workers Demand More Workplace Rights, Bill Advances

NJ Transit Agrees To Improve Disability Access At Newark Penn: Feds

Teacher In 'Hijab' Case In Maplewood Sues For Defamation

Police Chief Hospitalized In Essex County; Acting Chief Appointed

4 Fights For 'Progress': Newark Social Justice Group Keeps Protesting

Meeting About Short Hills Train Station: Here's What It's About

5 Tips For NJ Employers Who Want To Hire People With Disabilities

Weeklong Water Emergency Ends In Montclair; Testing Will Continue

Sen. Codey Of NJ Says He Helped Rescue Driver After Serious Crash

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

North Caldwell Dad Of 3 Needs A Kidney Donor To Give The Gift Of Life

2 Bloomfield Cops Who Died In Line Of Duty To Be Honored

Starbucks Now Open In Belleville; Ribbon Cutting Draws Crowd

Rep. Payne Hosts Town Hall For Breast Cancer Awareness

Robotics In Bloomfield: Fundraiser Will Help Students Compete

Dave Portnoy's Barstool Pizza Rates Vinnie's Pan Pizza In Millburn

Help Essex County Domestic Violence Victims Find 'Sanctuary'

Domestic Violence In Essex County: Court Advocate Volunteers Needed

Essex County Workshop Will Reach Out To LGBTQ Business Owners

'Deadly Force' Exercise Gives Newark Residents A Taste Of Police Work

County Leaf Collection In Essex County: See The Fall 2022 Schedule

Acclaimed Japanese Restaurant Nami Nori Expands Into Montclair

'Exceedingly Private And Serene' Home For Sale In Essex County (Photos)

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