ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week's top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.
Government/Politics:
Blue Wave Hits NJ: 12 Key Takeaways From 2026 Midterm Election
Winner Projected In NJ-10 Congress Race: McIver vs. Bucco
AP Calls NJ-11 Congress Race: Mejia, Hathaway, Bond
Joe DiVincenzo, Essex Democrats Fend Off GOP Challengers, Early Results Show
Vigil In Essex County Mourns Detainees Who Died In ICE Custody
Another Essex County City Plans To Ban Brokerage Fees For Apartment Seekers
NJ Residents Protest After Student Found Dead: 'What Happened To Nolan Wells?'
Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
NJ Transit Holds 'Accessibility Forum' For Riders With Disabilities [VIDEO]
$14M Sale Of Apartment Complex Breaks Local Record In NJ Town, Firm Says
Residents In Essex County Suburb Get Fake Texts About 'Delinquent' Property Taxes
Hey New Jersey: Stop Mispronouncing This Common Word, Survey Says
Christmas-Themed Bars Will Be Popping Up Across NJ For The Holidays
Want even MORE local news?
See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Barber Murdered + Siblings Shot + Fatal Hit-And-Run
Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Bagels + Roses + International Friendships
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