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County Exec Spent 15K on Meals, Two Officers Local Heroes and Gov. Christie at Bicentennial, Turtle Back Zoo in Top County News

Also in Essex County, Belleville Resident Charged With Selling Synthetic Marijuana In His Shop; Residents Protest Seton Hall Building Plan; Reward Offered in Maplewood Shopkeeper Shooting; Newark Travel Magazine Rolls out This Month and more.

Belleville Resident Charged With Selling Synthetic Marijuana In His Shop

Owner of Little Falls smoke shop reportedly believed substance to be legal.

Officers Called 'Local Heroes' After Saving Pair From Fire

West Orange township officials acknowledge police officer Jerome Pleasants and Det. Keith Boryseskne for heroic March 2 rescue of mother, son from Pleasant Valley Way garden apartment blaze.

Residents Protest Seton Hall Building Plan

Locals charge that South Orange Avenue will become crowded and noisy; quality of life will suffer

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Millburn High Alumn Portrays Famous Broadcaster In Jackie Robinson Movie

John C. McGinley takes to the silver screen as Red Barber in the new biopic '42,' a role he won after an audition.

Christie Declares Turtle Back "Best Zoo in State"

Governor Chris Christie joined dignitaries to open Sea Lion Sound Exhibit

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Reward Offered in Maplewood Shopkeeper Shooting

Essex County Sheriff's Office will pay $2,500 for information leading to arrest.

Report: County Exec Spent $15k On Meals

Papers filed with state Election Law Enforcement Commission shows the county executive dined at restaurants and labeled meals campaign meetings — including $7,000 at Mcloone's Boathouse in West Orange, where he also hosted a $10,000 holiday party.

New Boutique Brings NYC-Style Coffee to Millburn-Short Hills

It’s all about fresh, says owner of The Coffee Mill Roasters Gennaro Raimo who roasts coffee everyday in the basement of the new coffee boutique on Main Street in downtown Millburn. Check out how they roast the coffee [VIDEO]

Livingston marks two hundred years in 2013 with an array of events

K-9 Unit Finds Missing Girl Thursday

Student suffered from epilepsy

Newark Travel Magazine Rolls out This Month

Publication will spotlight attractions of state's largest city

Lautenberg, Menendez announce city to receive FEMA money for safety and operations as part of FEMA program.

Alexander Endorsed by Bishop Reginald Jackson

Mark Alexander is challenging state Sen. Nia Gill (D-Essex) in 34th District Democratic Primary on June 4.

Bloomfield Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Resident

Nycal Velasquez last seen in Fort Lee.

Nutley Officials Warn of Fake Utility Worker Scam

Two men reportedly steal valuables after gaining entry to homes under false pretenses.

Gill Gets Endorsement from Democracy of America

Incumbent state Sen. Nia Gill for the 34th District will face challenger Mark Alexander in 34th District Democratic Primary on June 4.

Lautenberg, Menendez announce township to receive FEMA money for safety and operations as part of FEMA program.

Funeral for Elwood 'Woody' Walker Set for Monday

Former North Caldwell councilman, owner of Walker's Pond, died April 10 at age 91.

'It hurts me as a taxpayer that we are spending $95,000 on this,' said Anne Barney-Giampoala, a parent and Montclair teacher.

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