Around Newark: Era Of Sherrill + Jury Duty + Cursive Writing

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:

Meet NJ’s New Governor: 9 Things To Know About Mikie Sherrill

6 Executive Orders From NJ’s New Governor – And What They Mean

High-Ranking NJ Religious Leader Pleads For Peace On World Stage

350,000 Ex-Cons In New Jersey Regain Their Jury Duty Rights

Protests Against Essex County Deer Cull Planned At 2 Local Reservations

Who Will Replace Sherrill In NJ-11? Candidates Introduce Themselves [WATCH]

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

AI-Created Rumors Spread After NJ School Lockdown, Shelter-In-Place

NJ American Water Wants To Hike Rates For Garden State Customers

Tenants Say Newark Apartment Building Still Has Security Risks After Stabbing: Report

National Bookseller Is Moving Its Store At North Jersey Mall To New Location

ShopRite Locations Across New Jersey Are Holding Job Fairs: See The List

NJ Schools Must Teach Cursive Writing Again, Legislators Cheer For New Law

Want more local news? See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Police Shooting + Fatal Hit-And-Run + Theft From School

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: MLK + Lottery Winner + Big Donations

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