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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.

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Government/Politics:

'No Kings' Protests In Essex County Draw Thousands Of Demonstrators (PHOTOS)

Essex County Protesters Use Costumes, Humor To Dump On Trump

NJ Governor Election: How To Vote Early, Vote By Mail

Obama Endorses Sherrill For NJ Governor, Trump Backs Ciattarelli

Here’s Why Ciattarelli Hasn’t Sued Sherrill For Defamation – Yet

NJ’s Largest Private Employer Faces 2 Lawsuits Over Worker Rights

Debate Over Rent Control Continues In Essex County Town, New Ordinance Proposed

Police In This NJ Town Are Cracking Down On Unsafe E-Bike, E-Scooter Riding

Essex County Town Begins ‘Skip The Stuff’ Law For Local Restaurants

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ School District Gives 103 Employees Termination Notices

Essex County Town Launches Plan To Create 'Food Truck Park'

Advocates Try To Lower Outdoor Cat Population With Free Spay-Neuter Programs

New Supermarket Opens In Essex County, Ribbon Cutting Draws Big Crowd

Paper Mill Playhouse Marks Construction Milestone In Essex County

Huge Cigar Lounge Holds Grand Opening In Essex County

Renovation At North Jersey Supermarket Crosses The Finish Line (Peek Inside)

Rock Guitarist Chef Opens Third Restaurant In Essex County

Airline Debuts Starlink Wi-Fi On Flight From NJ, More Installations Planned

NJ Transit Rolls Out New Phone Apps For Riders With Disabilities At 2 Busy Stations

$1.7M In Upgrades Coming For Watsessing Park In Essex County

Essex County Leaf Collection Schedule For 2025: Here’s When Pickups Will Happen

‘It Broke My Heart’: Pilot Apologizes For Leaving 3 Passengers Behind In NJ

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