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Government/Politics

NJ Transit, DeCamp Bus Update: Emergency Route Schedules Released

Bloomfield Pulls Plug On Shuttle Bus Expansion Plan: DeCamp Update

Nutley Mayor Says Gap Will Be Filled When DeCamp Bus Stops NYC Routes

West Orange Council Rolls Back Vote On Town Attorney Contract

Suspended Montclair Town Manager Floats $1.2M Settlement: Report

NJ Bill That Would Create 'Muslim Heritage Month' Leaps Forward

Treevana Seeks To Bring Cannabis Dispensary To Essex County

Newark Will Vote On School Budget In 2023 Election: What To Know

New Center Aims To Strengthen Business Ties Between NJ, Israel

More Money For 'Free College' Program In Proposed NJ Budget: Murphy

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

These 2 Millburn Billionaires Are Listed Among World's Richest: Forbes

NJ Cannabis Workers Are Making Bank, Study Says: See Average Wages

Essex County Entrepreneur To Debut $75,000 Pen

Newark Shelter Overflowing With Adoptable Dogs; Wellness Clinic Nears

NJ Yogi Berra Museum Will Celebrate Baseball Icon At Yankee Stadium

Lived 'Amazing Life Of 103 Years': West Caldwell WWII Veteran Dies

Clara Maass Hospital Gets Nods For Stroke Treatment, Bariatric Surgery

After A 3-Year Pause, Livingston Oval Will Turn Blue, With Music

'The Price Is Right' Is Coming To Essex County; Will Your Name Be Called?

Holy Wine Will Return At North Jersey Churches In Time For Easter

Essex County Senior Writing Contest Is Back For 2023

Essex County Nursing Home Still Among 'Lowest-Rated' In NJ: Watchdog

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