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Government/Politics

NJ Students Protest Teacher Cuts In Their Local School Budget: WATCH

Frustrations Over West Orange Budget Broil At Council Meeting

2023 Belleville Town Budget: Vote, Hearing Scheduled For June

Short Hills Dior Purse Heist Would Be Addressed By Gang Shoplift Law

Nutley Loses Lawsuit To Stop Hotel Project: Report

West Orange Nursing Home Expansion Plans Narrowly Voted Down

North Caldwell Takes Another Step Toward School Facilities Expansion

Montclair Awards 2 New Marijuana Business Licenses To Dispensaries

Essex County Is Building $177M Family Court Building In Newark

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Tensions Rise At Clara Maass Hospital As NJ Nurses Rally For Contracts

After Family 'Lost Everything' In West Caldwell Fire, Fundraiser Set

Nutley ShopRite Owners Plan To Buy Kearny Store From Tully Family

Ribbon Cut On New Affordable Apartment Complex In Irvington

Childhood Home Of Martha Stewart For Sale In Essex County

Film Production Will Close Newark Streets This Weekend

Popular Italian Restaurant In Maplewood To Move, Merge With Bakery

'Brew At The Zoo' Event Will Return To Turtle Back For 2023

5K Event In Essex County Will Raise Funds To Build Wells In Africa

Not Just For COVID: Essex County Will Expand Mobile Clinics

Bloomfield Firefighter Tribute Will Include Memorial Stone, Ceremony

Help On Wheels: Integrity House Van Will Combat Overdoses In Essex County

Lantern Fest In North Jersey Will Stand Against Anti-Asian Hate

Hunting Trip Turned Fatal: Livingston Cemetery Will Open For Events

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