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Government/Politics

3 Problems New Jersey Kicked Down The Road With Latest Budget: Study

Montclair Town Manager Joseph Hartnett Dies: 'Honor And Integrity'

Tax Hike Approved In Newark; City Council Passes 2023 Budget

Lights At Lion Gate: Debate Over Athletic Field Lighting In Bloomfield

Boil Water Advisory Issued In North Caldwell

Raekwon's Weed Dispensary In Essex County Is Back On Track: Reports

Belleville Official Gives Update As First Day Of School Nears (VIDEO)

Leaf Blowers, Landscapers And Montclair: The Controversy Continues

NJ Councilman Follows Mom's Footsteps, Joins Sewerage Commission

Gov. Murphy Will Visit East Asia To Talk Business On 'Trade Mission'

Newark, NYC Reach Agreement On Homeless Relocation Program

Sheila Oliver Was Early Champion Of NJ 'Temp Worker Bill Of Rights'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Wildfire Smoke, Cigarettes And Climate Change: Rutgers Experts Crunch Data

Campbell Soup Plans To Buy Rao’s Homemade In Montclair

New Report On Newark Children Shows Positive And Negative Trends

Bloomfield Gelato Shop Known For Its 'Jersey Attitude' Is Closing

Essex County Prosecutor Earns Award For Work On Sex Assault Cases

'Best Cities For Hotdog Lovers': 3 NJ Cities Rank High On 2023 List

Nutley Real Estate Project Earns 'New Good Neighbor Award'

Montclair Jazz Fest 2023 Continues With Free Block Party, Live Music

East Orange Youth Work Program Ends With Salute To Sheila Oliver

Taylor Swift Nabs Most Nominations For 2023 MTV Awards In Essex County

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