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Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff

Posted Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 9:00 am ET

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.

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Deadly Shootings + Pool Of Blood + Bus Hits Building

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Teens Inspired + Lottery Win + Cheers For Beers

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Government/Politics:

NJ Can't Ban Private Prisons From Profiting Off ICE Contracts, Federal Court Rules

Find out what's happening in Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Trump Clears Path For Personal Attorney To Retake Top NJ Prosecutor Role

Mikie Sherrill Picks Running Mate For 2025 NJ Governor Election

New Business Tax Will Raise $789M For NJ Transit, Latest Budget Shows

Last Detainee Arrested After 4 Escape From ICE Prison In New Jersey

‘Good Trouble’ In Essex County: Rally Protests Trump, Uplifts Lewis (PHOTOS)

‘Nightmare’ Tax Bills For Homeowners Linked To Revaluation In Essex County Town

Debate Over Data Centers Intensifies In NJ, Bill Sits On Murphy’s Desk

Digital Driver's Licenses Coming To NJ: What You Need to Know

Town In Essex County Will Lower Tax Hike With Help Of $2M In State Aid

Essex County Town Will Use $500K In State Funding For Stormwater Project

NJ Town Bans Use Of 'Toxic Synthetic Pesticides' On Municipal Land

New Family Courthouse In Essex County Honors ‘Trailblazing’ NJ Senator

NJ Can't Ban Private Prisons From Profiting Off ICE Contracts, Federal Court Rules https://t.co/GOJRF36cgE
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