Around Bloomfield: Trump Protest + Passover + Governor Race + Pardons

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Government/Politics

Anti-Trump Protesters Hit The Streets In Essex County (PHOTOS)

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

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

See New Plan To Ease Homelessness At Busy Train Station In North Jersey

5 Hard-Luck Dogs, Cats That Deserve A Home In Essex County

1,200 Crashes Per Year: Distracted Driving Crackdown In Livingston

2 ‘Heartbreaking’ Traffic Accidents In Nutley; Officials Urge Caution

Apartments, Chipotle May Be Coming To Franklin Avenue In Belleville

Married Couple Open Cannabis Dispensary In Maplewood

Security Guards Will Get Pay Bump From Newark Housing Authority

Watch For Bears As Weather Warms In Livingston (See Safety Tips)

Passover In Essex County: Israel Flights, Model Seder, Special Menus

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