Around South Orange: Drones + CEO Slaying + Military Budget + Wages

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Government/Politics

CEO Slaying Ignites Health Care Debate; Suspect Had Fake New Jersey ID

Frustration Over NJ Drone Mystery Builds In Essex County

Firefighters Told To Wear Hazmat Suits For Downed Drones: NJ Mayor

NJ Leaders Shouldn’t Exploit Fears About Drones, Timberlake Urges

Affordable Housing Lawsuit Now Includes 2 Essex County Towns

Minimum Wage Hike Will Boost Airport Workers In NJ, NY

More Arrests After Protesters Return To Formosa HQ In Essex County

NJ Primary Election Date Clashes With Jewish Holiday, Lawmakers Say

Rep. LaMonica McIver Introduces Her 1st Bill: ‘Better Body Armor Act’

Port Authority OKs Budget; Auto Tolls Will Increase Between NJ, NY

NJ Will Lower Flags For Ex-Newark Councilwoman Mildred Crump

Half Of NJ House Members Vote Against Huge Military Spending Bill

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

‘She’s Crying’: Newark Cop Saves Choking Baby (VIDEO)

Famed Essex County Mentalist ‘Amazing Kreskin’ Dead At 89

East Orange Among U.S. Cities With Fastest-Growing Incomes: Study

Essex County Declares ‘Code Blue,’ Cold Snap In Weather Forecast

Work On ‘Mud Hole’ In Nutley Postponed Until After Holidays

Bloomfield Launches New Programs For Seniors At Cultural Center

Housing Aid For Low-Income NJ Renters (How To Apply In 2025)

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