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Government/Politics

Trump Rallies Taking Place In Essex County On Easter Weekend (See Locations)

Tesla Vandalized In North Jersey, 'Vulgar' Note Left Behind: Police

Primary Election Nears In Bloomfield (See Candidate List)

Taxes In Bloomfield: Public Webinars Will Discuss Budget, PILOTs

This NJ City Just Had A History-Making School Election – Here’s Why

Sham Nonprofits Are Abusing NJ’s New Foreclosure Law, Senator Says

Essex County Commissioners Support ‘Transgender Day Of Visibility’

See Early Voting Locations In Essex County: 2025 Primary Election

NJ Town’s ‘Master Plan’ Needed More Public Input, Residents Say

Should Insurance Cover Stuttering Treatments? Proposed NJ Law Advances

Activists Can Use Rare Legal Defense In NJ Trespassing Case, Judge Rules

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

NJ Ranks Among States Most Dependent On Foreign Imports: Study

Essex County Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen Need Help From The Community

Lead Pipe Replacement In Maplewood; Company Moves To Meet Mandate

Mental Health Experts Will Accompany Montclair Police On Some Calls

Greenwood Gardens Is Restoring Its Historic Fountain (See Details)

New At The Zoo: Australian Outback, Wellness Center At Turtle Back

NJ Resident Has Fond Memories Of Bloomfield Tech School

Fox Sightings Common In Livingston This Time Of Year, Police Say

How To Avoid Political Drama At Spring And Summer Family Gatherings

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