Newark|News|
NJ Man Hits Cop With Car In Newark, Drives Away: Police
Police found and arrested the suspect. Here’s what happened, authorities say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Newark, NJ
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Newark|News|
Go Holiday Caroling In Historic Newark Neighborhood: 2025 Events
A quartet of professional singers will be spreading some cheer in Newark – and the public is invited to join them.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Around South Orange: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
Check out some of our top stories this week in South Orange and Essex County.
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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Around Verona-Cedar Grove: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Around Maplewood: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Around Millburn: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Around West Orange: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Newark|News|
Around Newark: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Around Bloomfield: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Around Belleville-Nutley: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
Check out some of our top stories this week in Belleville, Nutley and Essex County.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Around Livingston: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Around Caldwell: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Around Montclair: ICE + Lame Duck + Movie Studio + Military Spending
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Mass Shooting + Fatal Crash + Drug Overdose + Mail Thefts
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Hall Of Fame + Eagle Scouts + Big Lottery Win
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Share Your Opinion About Montclair School Budget Woes: Take The Survey
What “matters most” to the district? What “investments” should be protected? What cuts can be made? Here's how to share your feedback.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Parts Ways With Firefighter After Racial Bias Lawsuit Involving Noose
The incident took place two years ago. The accused firefighter was suspended without pay, but remained employed with the town – until now.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Terminally Ill Have Right To Assisted Suicide In NJ – But Only If They Live There, Court Says
Two people from out of state – both with terminal cancer – challenged New Jersey’s law. They died before the case could play out in court.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
New Year, New Law In Millburn: Seasonal Leaf Blower Ban Will Begin In 2026
Here's what to know about the town’s seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Honors Essex County Group That Protects Foster Kids
CASA of Essex County promotes the welfare of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.
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