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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.

Government/Politics:

New Jersey Might Lower Utility Bills By 'Raiding' This Environmental Fund

NJ Landlords Must Allow ‘Balcony Solar Panels’ Under New Law

25 Years Later: 9/11 Health Crisis Is Still Impacting First Responders

NJ Theater Company Will Hold 9/11 Tribute Show On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

Cedar Grove’s $62.2M Vote Would Repair Schools, Reopen Leonard R. Parks For Classrooms

Cedar Grove Banks On Nearly $496K Riverbank Fix

Essex Republican Women Will Celebrate 6 ‘Extraordinary’ Leaders At Gala

Real Estate Developer Guilty Of Bribery Scheme; Also Sold Phony ‘Federal Law Enforcement Cards’

NJ Teacher Pushes For More Black History As He Enters 3rd Decade In The Classroom

Essex County Mayor Officiates His First Wedding, Opens Door For More

Labor Day Roundup In Essex County: Unions, Lawsuits, Politics And Workplace Rights

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

See How Much Money NJ Residents Are Earning In Each County

These CEOs Are Making Bank–And Vastly Outearning Their NJ Workers, Study Finds

NJ Teachers Are Facing Hefty Pay Gap Compared To Other College Grads, Study Finds

PSEG Is Battling ‘Extreme Weather’ With Sweeping Upgrades–And It’s Working, Company Says

High School Athletic Field Renovations Begin In North Jersey Suburb

Zebras, Bongos And Gibbons: New Updates At Turtle Back Zoo In Essex County

Annual Deer Hunt Will Return In Essex County Suburb: See Dates, Locations

Land, Sea And Air: Port Authority Expands Clean Energy At Busy NJ Seaport, Airport

Food Delivery To The Gate: Airline Launches New Service At Airport

Unico Will Host Walkathon To Benefit ALS Families

Film Crew Visits Brookdale Park In Essex County [PHOTOS]

Want even MORE local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fake FBI Agents + Bus Crash + Neglected Dogs + Stolen Cars

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Sainthood + Lottery + Cops + Tennis

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