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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:

NJ-11 Primary Election Results: Who Will Replace Mikie Sherrill?

‘Too Close To Call’: Mejia, Malinowski React To Premature Election Night Projections

Meet The Only Republican Running For Sherrill's Congress Seat In North Jersey

Longtime Newark City Councilman Won’t Run Again This Year, He Says

Student Walkout In Essex County: Photos Give An Inside Look At Anti-ICE Protest

25 Jailed Immigrants Make Urgent Plea From ICE Custody In New Jersey

Residents On Edge After ICE Arrests In North Jersey, Mayor Says

Essex County Town Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit For $250K: Reports

Voters Approved New Commission In This NJ Town: Here's What They've Been Working On

NJ Cop Sues Town Over Claims Of Antisemitism, Officials Deny Allegations

Funding Freeze For Gateway Tunnel Sparks Lawsuit, 1,000 Jobs At Stake

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Local Groundhog Makes Predictions For 2026: Weather, Super Bowl Winner

Long-Awaited 'Greenway' Is Shaping Up In North Jersey: See Latest Update

Planning Board Approves Skyscrapers In Essex County City

Commuters Brace For NJ Transit Reductions, Town Updates Jitney Schedules

Burst Pipe Leaves North Jersey Homeless Outreach Nonprofit Scrambling

Essex County Town’s Property Tax Revaluation Nears Finish Line: What To Know

NJ Town Plans To Boost Pedestrian Safety Near School With $505K Project

Here’s When New Target Store In Essex County Will Open, Company Says

Want more local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Shooting + Driver Flees Cops + Greenhouse Fire + Scammed In Parking Lot

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Grammys + Artwork + Lottery + Dedicated Cop

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