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Government/Politics

NJ Mayor Sues Feds After Controversial Arrest Outside ICE Prison

6 Assembly Members From Essex County Face Challenges In Primary Election

‘No Kings’ Protests In Essex County On Trump’s Birthday (See Locations)

Veterans, Protesters March Against Federal Cuts In Essex County

Bloomfield Hammers Out Town Budget Amid Federal, State Cuts

Feds Seek To Squash Biden-Era ‘Redlining’ Settlement In Essex County

UFC Event In New Jersey Generated $26M, Got Visit From President

NJ City’s Youth Curfew Will Be In Effect This Summer (What To Know)

Green Party Candidate For Governor Campaigns On 'Clean Energy, Climate Change'

Is New Jersey Ready For A Socialist Governor? This Candidate Thinks So

12 Essex County Teens Accepted To Prestigious Military Academies

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Popular LGBTQ Pride Festival Is Returning For 2025 (See Event Details)

LGBTQ+ Pride Month In Bloomfield: See 2025 Events

$1.5M ‘Win For Life’ Lottery Ticket Sold In Essex County: ‘I’m In Shock’

Work Begins On Luxury Apartments Near Short Hills Train Station

Newark, East Orange Cops Nominated For Valor Award

Portugal Day Festival In Essex County Expected To Draw Big Crowd

Educator In Essex County Earns ‘Teacher Of Year’ From Goddard School

Belleville Sisters Distribute U.S. Flags On Memorial Day Weekend

Nutley Pond Restocked With Fish In Time For Summer Break

Go Take A Hike: Essex County To Hold ‘Get Outdoors Day’

Biliteracy Is 'Skyrocketing' In This Essex County School District

Free Concerts, Fireworks Shows In Essex County: 2025 Events

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