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Government/Politics:

Labor Day In Essex County: Strikes, Protests And Workplace Rights

Labor Day Rally Planned In North Jersey: ‘Workers Over Billionaires’

NJ Republicans Overwhelmingly Support MAGA Movement, New Poll Finds

Parents Lose Lawsuit Against Seton Hall After Student Dies During COVID Pandemic

NJ School Aide Sues District, Claims She Was Fired For Protecting Special Ed Students

Time To Release School Bus Safety Report, NJ Lawmaker Urges Ahead Of Return To Class

Town In Essex County Faces 2 ‘Builder's Remedy’ Lawsuits

Essex County Town Releases Its Long-Awaited Affordable Housing Plan

Not So NIMBY: North Jersey Town Shares Affordable Housing Survey Results

‘Freedom And Empathy’: NJ Governor Candidate Ramps Up 2025 Campaign

Most NJ Residents Don’t Know Their State Allowed Slavery, Poll Finds

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Residents Of This NJ City Could Generate $2 Billion If They Shop Locally, Report Says

Gas Price Dips Below $3 In Essex County, Online Tracker Shows (Here's Where)

E-Bikes, E-Scooters Raise Concerns In Essex County Town; Cops Patrol Hotspots

Rutgers-Newark Cheers For Largest-Ever Incoming Class

Nearly Half Of New Law School Class In NJ Are Students Of Color

Animal Shelter In Essex County Temporarily Closes Due To COVID Outbreak

Deer Cull Will Return In North Jersey Town With Bow Hunting: See Dates, Places

Chess Grandmaster Beats 25 Challengers At Same Time In Essex County

Health Care Advocates Find Unity At Networking Event: 'All Of Us, Together'

2 Scratch-Off Lottery Winners Sold In Essex County Last Week: Here’s Where

Essex County Church's New Senior Pastor Has History Of Building Inclusive Communities

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