Politics & Government
Essex County's Top News Stories Of 2021: No COVID Edition
Elections. Hurricane Ida. Real Estate. Crime. Here are some of the year's top stories in Essex County that don't involve the coronavirus.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Presidential visits. Heated elections. Big development projects. Crime and social justice. Catch up with some of the year’s top stories in Essex County below.
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Murphy, Obama Rally NJ Voters In Essex County: 3 Things To Know
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Essex County Finishes Election Day Count After Ballot Issues
Essex County Clerk Explains 'Voting Anomalies' Found By GOP Group
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Essex County Votes For Murphy By 3-To-1 Margin: 2021 Election
Essex County Still Has The Most Homeless People In New Jersey
5 Things You Need To Know About Marijuana Legalization In NJ
No More ICE Detainees In Essex County – Is New Jersey Ban Next?
Feds Expand Superfund Cleanup Of Passaic River
Energy Aggregation Marches Forward In Essex County
Newark Is Still New Jersey's Largest City – Here's Why It Matters
New Jersey's 'Teacher Of The Year' Was Almost Deported
Newark's Lead Water Crisis Has 'Effectively Ended,' Mayor Says
Bloomfield College Facing Grim Future Without Financial Aid
Montclair Rent Control Law Likely Headed To Voters In 2022
$12K For Free: Essex County City Ramps Up 'Guaranteed Income' Experiment
Millburn Affordable Housing, Flood Relief Discussed At Meeting
Gas Isn't The Only Thing Getting More Expensive In The Essex County Area
Belleville's Youngest-Ever School Board Member: 'My Age DOES Matter'
First Black Councilwoman In West Orange Ready To Roll In 2021
Ruiz Chosen As NJ Senate Majority Leader; 1st Latina To Hold Seat
Every NJ House Democrat Votes 'Yes' For Build Back Better Act
NJ's Free Community College Program Is Now Permanent (UPDATED)
Monuments To George Floyd, Harriet Tubman Replace Christopher Columbus In #Newark #NJ https://t.co/3590LfeZmx
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) June 17, 2021
HURRICANE IDA
Maplewood Mayor Mourns 3 Who Died In Hurricane Ida
Essex County Now On FEMA Disaster List For Hurricane Ida Relief
Video Shows Newark Airport Flooding In Storm; Flights Suspended
In Ida's Wake: Drone Captures Videos Of 2 Rivers In Essex County
'Humble Heroes' In Belleville Rescue Man, 81, From Ida Floods
Daring Flood Rescue In Livingston Makes Cops, Firefighters Proud
Nutley Restaurant Was Family's Livelihood; Ida Stole It From Them
West Orange Families Still Struggling After Landslide From Ida
Animals Didn't Escape Turtle Back Zoo In Storm, Official Says
‘Humble Heroes’ In Belleville Rescue Man, 81, From Ida Floods https://t.co/QA20CgjsgK
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) September 27, 2021
CRIME/PUBLIC SAFETY
NJ Serial Killer Who Murdered Montclair Student Sentenced To Jail
At Vigil For Slain Maplewood Teen, Community Seeks Answers
Essex County Doctor’s Penis, Breast Enhancements 'Danger' To Public
Cop Accused Of Being Drunk When He Fatally Hit Nurse With Car
Police-Involved Shooting In Essex County Raises Questions, Spurs Rally
City Mourns For Slain Daughter Of Anti-Violence Activist
Roseland Police Officer From West Caldwell Accused Of Sex Assault
Stabbing, Beating At Essex County Jail Only Tip Of Iceberg, Union Says
Former President Of Nutley Rescue Squad Stole $75K: Prosecutor
Swastikas Found Near Temple In West Orange; Police Probe Launched
Newark Police Revamp Mugshot Policy After Viral Social Media Post
NJ Mom Accused Of Abusing 'Runaway' East Orange Teen https://t.co/wVIpZ2VwtP
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) November 16, 2021
REAL ESTATE//DEVELOPMENT
NJ Will Turn Old Railway Into Huge 'Greenway' For Hiking, Biking
The Big Poop Debate: Proposed Waste Plant Causes Outcry In Essex County
Expansion At Turtle Back Zoo Moves Forward, Despite Critics
Protesters Bash Amazon's Plan To Bring Mega-Hub To Newark Airport
West Orange, Prism Reach Deal To End Real Estate Standoff
Nutley, Developer Trade 'Facts And Fictions' As ON3 Battle Heats Up
Mayor In Essex County Demands Probe Into Payments To Code Official
East Orange General Hospital Bought By For-Profit Company
$1T Infrastructure Bill Will Fuel Upgrades At Bloomfield Station
Plans To Revive Beloved Montclair Movie Theater Back On Track
Controversial West Orange Development Plan Reborn, Moves Forward
Lion Gate Park Is Roaring Good Addition To Bloomfield
NJ Will Turn Old Railway Into Huge 'Greenway' For Hiking, Biking https://t.co/4bi7T12cd6
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) November 12, 2021
OBITUARIES
Nutley, Belleville ShopRite Owner Dies; Business Community Mourns
West Orange Elementary School Grieving For Beloved Teacher
Beloved Teacher, Coach In Caldwells Dies: 'A Person Of Integrity'
Retired Bloomfield Police Chief Dies, Leaves Legacy Of Service
Co-Owner Of Tierney's Tavern In Montclair Dies At 52
'Void In Hearts Of Many' After Livingston Teen Dies In NYC
Caldwell Lowers Flag To Half-Mast After Ex-Councilman Dies
Livingston Mourns For One Of Its 'Favorite Sons,' Charles Tahaney
President Of Nutley Irish Association Dies: Thomas McEnery
NJ Devils Mourn Death Of Beloved Hockey Superfan, 'Dancing Earl'
OTHER NEWS
East Orange Is Seeing A Black-Owned Restaurant Renaissance
Ray's In Montclair Makes List Of 25 'Historic' Restaurants In U.S
Ray’s Luncheonette In #Montclair #NJ Makes List Of 25 ‘Historic’ Restaurants In U.S https://t.co/Zi9TcjI2cj
— PatchEssexCountyNJ (@EK_Patch) May 20, 2021
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