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Around South Orange: Cherry Blossoms / Animal Shelter Fire / Michelle Obama Visit / St. Michael's Sale / Uber Wars

Patch reviews this week's top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County.

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Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival 2016 Will Feature 5,000 Trees

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Montclair Shelter Engulfed In Fire, Animals Safe

Michelle Obama Coming To Newark, NJ, For Garden Tour

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Airplane Seats Are 'Shrinking': NJ Lawmaker Calls For Size Standards

St. Michael's Hospital Sale Gets Final Approval: Greater Newark Stakeholders Celebrate

Essex County College Prez Accused Of Tampering With Emails: Report

NY Islanders To Honor Deceased Livingston Fan, 5

Montclair Liquor License Sold For $1.2M: Report

Seton Hall Gets Near-Historic $5M Donation From Alum

Newark Uber Wars: City Takes Another Step Towards Regulation, License Fees

N.J. Will Stop Tailpipe Emission Testing For Older Cars: Kiss Your Inspection Sticker Goodbye

Montclair Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

In Livingston: PSEG To Start Major Gas Pipe Replacement Project, April 11

Montclair Man, Marijuana Journalism Mogul Talks About 'High Times' Rebrand

Millburn Street Fair Returns For 2016

Nutley Man, Ex-Cop, Indicted On Conspiracy, Computer Theft Charges

Newark Schools Change Prescription Benefit Plan For Employees: 1st Time In 20 Years

West Orange Jacks Up Sewer Rates For 2016: Mayor Offers Explanation

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