Around Verona: Baby Formula + Affordable Housing + Movie Studio

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Politics/Government:

Booker, Warren Blast Baby Formula Company For 'Preventable' Shortage

Rep. Mikie Sherrill Urges Biden To Take Action On Baby Formula Crisis

'Affordable' Isn't Affordable: Newark's Plan To Create More Housing

NJ-10 Congress Race: What To Know For 2022 Primary Election

Thousands Of NJ Veterans Struggle With 'Bad Paper Discharges'

Essex County Launches Office Of LGBTQ Affairs: 'A Red-Letter Day'

Scarpelli Takes Reins As Nutley Mayor, Shares Goals For Township

Belleville Planning Board Attorney Resigns, Hearings To Proceed: Mayor

NJ Marijuana Sales Began 'On Par' With Other States, Official Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Huge Movie Studio Coming To Newark; 600 Jobs Expected, NJ Gov. Says

Masks 'Strongly Encouraged' In Millburn Schools As COVID Cases Rise

Bloomfield Car Dealership Will Pay $46K To Settle Allegations With NJ

East Orange Program Gives Financial Boost To First-Time Homebuyers

AAPI Montclair Co-Founder Named To NJ State Commission

Special Livingston Shopping Pop-Up Will Benefit Neighbors In Need

Essex County Advocate Pens Kids Book: 'ABCs of Child Sexual Abuse'

Well-Known Chef Leaves Maplewood Restaurant After 4 Months: Report

Caldwell Teen Artist Wins First Place In Regional Contest

'Majestic Mediterranean Masterpiece' For Sale In West Orange: Photos

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