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Government/Politics:
'No Kings' Protests In Essex County Draw Thousands Of Demonstrators (PHOTOS)
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Obama Endorses Sherrill For NJ Governor, Trump Backs Ciattarelli
Here’s Why Ciattarelli Hasn’t Sued Sherrill For Defamation – Yet
Millburn School Board Candidates Will Sound Off At Forum: 2025 Election
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
Here's How To Vote Early, Vote By Mail In NJ Governor Election https://t.co/dIUpFNJO6q
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