Newark|News|
Newark Will Let Local Youth Decide How To Spend $50,000 In City Funds
Newark residents 23 and under are getting a chance to make a big decision. Their task? To make the city a more “sustainable” place to live.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Thief Swipes Van Loaded With Amazon Packages In Belleville: Police
Belleville police found the van and recovered most of the packages. A search for the thief continues.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Mega-Snowmen Return To Montclair For The Holidays (With A Heartwarming Twist)
A weird-but-wonderful holiday tradition is back in this North Jersey town: a block full of giant, inflatable snowmen.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Carjacking Reported On Seton Hall University Campus In South Orange
There is no known ongoing threat, the university said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
New Jersey Has Produced More Than 5,100 Peace Corps Volunteers, Agency Says
Dozens of New Jersey residents are currently serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. Here are the “top volunteer-producing states” for 2025.
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Newark|News|
FIFA World Cup In NJ Should Have Deaf American Sign Language Performers: Op-Ed
"I hope they consider having deaf American Sign Language anthem performers, as well as showing it on TV."
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Man Paid Juveniles To Make Sexual Videos, Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges
Investigators found thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
'Scorecard' Grades NJ Lawmakers On Environmental Issues: Who Ranked Highest In 2025?
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters has released its updated "scorecard" for Democratic and Republican state lawmakers.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Water Main Repair In North Caldwell Impacts Service, Traffic
Water service disruption is likely throughout the late evening, the borough said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Kicks Off Large Sidewalk Construction Project Near Park Oval
The project will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and street design along Franklin Avenue, officials said.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Scammers Impersonate Millburn Township Email Address: How To Spot A Fake
Don’t fall for the scam, Millburn officials say.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
ICE Raid In West Orange Is 'Disturbing,' New Jersey Lawmaker Says
President Trump has insisted that a crackdown is needed to push back against illegal immigration. Others say it's causing "fear and trauma."
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Dozens Of NJ Teachers Back Immigrant Trust Act: ‘Things Are Not Normal’
Supporters say the Immigrant Trust Act is a “must-pass” bill. But some Republican critics argue that the proposed law is “crazy.”
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Mail Stolen From USPS Truck In Livingston, Police Say
Another Essex County town has reported a theft from a mail truck. Here's the latest.
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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Police Updates: Awards, Retirements, New Officer, Return To 600 Bloomfield Ave
The Verona Police Department thanked a retiring lieutenant and a longtime crossing guard for their service.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Police Department Welcomes 10 New Officers To The Force
“These officers have spent months training, studying, and pushing themselves to meet the highest standards of professionalism and service.”
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West Orange, NJ|News|
7 West Orange Police Officers Promoted, New Chief Sworn-In
The ceremony saw the swearing-in of West Orange’s new police chief, Matthew Feula. Seven local officers received promotions.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
'Live Nativity' Will Return At Bloomfield Church: 2025 Christmas Events
The Church on the Green will be transformed into the hill country of Judea on Dec. 19.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
2 Attempted Home Burglaries Reported In Maplewood: Police
Two attempted home burglaries were reported in the township last week, Maplewood police say.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Man Exposes Himself, Urinates In Front Of Woman In Maplewood: Police
A man was issued a summons after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman and urinated in front of her, police said.
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