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Government/Politics
Anti-Trump Protesters Hit The Streets In Essex County (PHOTOS)
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Here's Who Gov. Murphy Just Pardoned In New Jersey (See The List)
Millions Spent To Elect Teacher Union President As NJ Governor, Report Says
Ras Baraka Pushes Progressive As His Governor Bid Heats Up
Jack Ciattarelli Attends Event In Belleville, Stumps In Essex County
Older Voters In Essex County Wield Hefty Power On Election Day: Study
West Orange Mayor, Council Continue Standoff Over Town Attorney
New ‘Master Plan’ Lays Out Future Of Development In Bloomfield
New Police Chief Takes Reins In Cedar Grove

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Passover In Essex County: Israel Flights, Model Seder, Special Menus
Passover In #EssexCounty #NJ: Israel Flights, Model Seder, Special Menus https://t.co/ihq7NztDPW
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