Around South Orange: VP Pick + Malls + Housing + ICE + Protest Arrests

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Government/Politics

Mark Kelly Of Essex County Was Among Finalists For Harris’ VP Pick

Build Housing On Forest In Essex County? Not So Fast, Commission Says

This North Jersey Town Needs Much More Affordable Housing; Waiting List Grows

Religious Leaders, Congress Candidate Agree: ‘Keep ICE Out Of Newark’

NJ Businesses That ‘Threaten’ Immigrant Workers Will Face Penalties Under New Law

Property Revaluation In West Orange Is Nearing The Finish Line

Shell Oil Wants To Renew Air Quality Permit For Terminal In Essex County

NJ Farmworkers Are Being Cheated By Unfair Pay Laws, Suit Claims

Vigil In Montclair Will Commemorate Atomic Bombing Of Japan

Booker, Other U.S. Senators Urge Feds To ‘Reschedule’ Marijuana

Protest Against Formosa Plastics In Essex County Ends With Arrests

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

A Tale Of 2 Malls: Frustration In Livingston, New Stores In Short Hills

Budget Airline Launching Flights At Newark Airport: Breeze Airways

$1M Grant For Seton Hall Will Advance Research, Create Jobs: Sherrill

Rutgers Program Helps Ease ‘Critical Shortage’ Of Translators

9 Kittens In 10 Days: Essex County TNVR Group Needs Food, Fosters

NJIT Will Honor ‘Historic’ Gift From Alum With Renaming

Port Authority Sees Big Jump In Tickets For ‘Toll Cheats’ In NJ, NY

Essex County Park Is One Of America’s ‘Hidden Picnic Gems,’ Poll Says

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