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Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article).

NJ 'Tuition-Free' Program Expands To Essex County College, Others

We Can't Afford 'Cost Of Doing Nothing' On Gateway: Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Work Begins On Luxury Homes Near Border Of Montclair, Glen Ridge

20 Cops, Firefighters In Essex County Earn 2019 'Valor Awards'

Rutgers Study Finds 'Narcan Deserts' In NJ's Largest Cities

No Train Diversion For South-Orange Maplewood Commuters

Measles At Newark Airport, Traveler Arrived From Israel: NJDOH

Essex County 'May Day' Roundup: Workers Make Gains, Keep Fighting

Newark's Changes At Montclair Water Plant May Benefit Bloomfield

Millburn Officers Escort Sandy Hook Bike Team To Trenton

Caldwell University Launches 'E-Sports' Degree Program

Possible Legionnaires' Outbreak At Newark Senior Apartments

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End 'Wasteful' Tax Loophole For Pro Sports Teams, Cory Booker Says

Sigourney Weaver Of 'Alien' Comes To See It At NJ High School

Hoboken Sees Hateful Protest At 'Drag Queen' Event: LGBTQ Caucus

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