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Government/Politics

NJ Now Has 3 Congresswomen – For The First Time Ever

Outrage In New Jersey Over ‘Racist’ Claims From Trump, Vance (UPDATE)

Plan To Build Movie Studio In Essex County Takes Big Leap Forward

NJ Green Party Candidates Oppose Power Plant In Essex County

Montclair Chooses Developer For Lackawanna Plaza, Project Advances

Bloomfield Will Tackle Flooding With Citizen Committee (How To Apply)

How NJ College Students Can Register To Vote (And Why It Matters)

Belleville School Finances Are In ‘Good Place,’ Official Says

NJ Town Council Supports 'Ranked Choice Voting' In Local Elections

Congresswoman Pushes For More Reproductive Rights In Military

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Here’s The Plan If A Strike Shuts Down The East Coast's Busiest Port

Port Worker Strike Would Be ‘Severe,’ NJ-10 Congress Candidate Says

Plane Had ‘Stuck’ Pedals During Landing At Newark Airport: Feds

Hispanic Heritage Month In Essex County: See 2024 Honorees

PSEG Will Lower Gas Bills Starting In October (Here’s How Much)

Hundreds Rally For Safer Roads In West Orange At ‘Stop For Nikhil’

Kmart Property In Belleville: Could An Update Be Around The Bend?

New Future Shaping Up For Beloved Horse Stables In North Jersey: Report

Rutgers-Newark, NJIT Crack Top 100 For ‘Best Colleges’ List

Caldwell Police Launch Daily Traffic Watch At Busy Intersection

‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Will Film In Essex County, Paid Extras Needed

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