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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.

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Government/Politics

2024 Election Results Certified For Maplewood, South Orange

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Essex County Sheriff Election Finalized: Jones Will Replace Fontoura

Essex County Sees Thousands Of Write-In Votes For 2024 Election

Mikie Sherrill Declares Run For NJ Governor In 2025

NJ Green Party Candidates Score Nearly 9K Votes In Essex County

Palestine, Israel Supporters Have Tense Confrontation In Essex County

Essex County Town Will Get $1M To Turn Vacant Property Into Public Parking Lot

Massive Amtrak, NJ Transit Repairs Are Paying Off: Gov. Murphy

Amtrak and NJ Transit train riders had a bumpy ride last spring, but things are looking much better after a massive repair program that spanned 240 miles of track from Trenton to New York City, officials claimed this week. (Photo: Jake Hirsch/Governor’s Office)

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Essex-Hudson Greenway Update: Mass Transit, Timeline, Maps, Video

Jersey Mike's Subs Sold For $8B, Reports Say

Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy: How It Will Affect Holiday Flights Out Of NJ

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Held At Branch Brook Park

Can I Bring A Turkey On A Plane? TSA Offers Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Belleville Resident Hopes Her Struggle With hEDS Can Inspire Others

Nutley Inches Closer To Launching New Garbage Collection System

Rutgers Expert Makes Plea For Better Lead Screening During Pregnancy

Lidl Supermarket Coming To Livingston, Grand Opening Nears

Kizik Opening First NJ Location At Short Hills Mall

Prevent Fraud In Belleville: Workshop Will Give Residents Helpful Tips

‘Giants Of Jazz’ Concert Returning To South Orange For 25th Year

Some new details about a highly anticipated “greenway” that will connect eight municipalities in North Jersey were recently unveiled, including a plan to add mass transit to the mix. (Photo courtesy of the NJDEP)

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