West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Is $171 Million In Debt, Town Hears Plan To Fix Financial Woes
How is West Orange going to get its municipal debt under control? Some "hard medicine" may be needed, a council member said.
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Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Newark, NJ
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Newark|News|
Anheuser-Busch Will Shut Down Iconic Beer Brewery In Newark
Unionized workers picketed outside the plant last year, demanding better pay and benefits.
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Newark|News|
Work Starts On $125M Lionsgate Movie Studio In Newark (Take A Sneak Peek)
Here’s when the major film studio is expected to open – and what’s in it for local residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark|News|
4 Arrested After Deadly Shooting In Newark Kills Boy, Teen, Woman
Police got a break on the case when they found a stolen car used in the shooting – which had been set on fire.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ House Members Vote On $900B Military Budget, Bill Heads To Senate
There have been cheers and jeers for the nation's rising military budget. Here's who voted "yes" for the NDAA this year in New Jersey.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Bloomfield: See The Lucky Numbers
The ticket matched all five white balls, missing only the Power Ball.
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Newark|News|
Fatal Shooting Near Recording Studio In Newark; 2 Dead, 2 Wounded (UPDATED)
“That place is usually quiet,” a bystander said.
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Newark|News|
NJ Muslim Rights Group Claps Back Against DeSantis After 'Terrorist' Designation In Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood of fundraising for Hamas. CAIR says it's a "conspiracy theory."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Mayor Launches Re-Election Campaign At Birthday Fundraiser
Michael Melham is running for a third term as Belleville mayor in 2026.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
NJ Lame Duck Session Ignites Flurry Of Activity From Lawmakers, Activists
Catch up on the comptroller controversy, the “People’s Agenda,” a clean energy bill, and the GOP’s list of “Top 10 Craziest” proposed laws.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Kwanzaa Celebration At Montclair Library: 2025 Holiday Events
The event will include a local marketplace and a series of family-friendly free festivities.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
3 Men Try To Break Into Woman’s Home In Bloomfield: Police
Another burglary was recently reported at a storage business in town, Bloomfield police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair State University Launches First Online Doctoral Program: 'Doctor Of Nursing Practice'
Montclair State University has launched its first fully online doctoral program.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Holiday Food Giveaway In Essex County Will Uplift Families Facing Insecurity
Frozen turkeys and boxes of non-perishable food will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis, while supplies last.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark|News|
2025 Holiday Events In Newark: Parade, Tree Lighting, Festival
Holiday-themed events will take place in the north and south wards of Newark this weekend. Here's what is on the schedule.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Mail Thefts Keep Stacking Up In Montclair, Another USPS Truck Hit: Police
A postal service truck was hit by a mail thief in Montclair this week, authorities say – again.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Burglars Knock Over Wine Bottle, Tip Off Montclair Homeowners: Police
The burglars appear to have entered the home through an unsecured rear window, police said.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Rainy Wednesday In Maplewood-South Orange May Include Snow, Weather Forecasters Say
There is a good chance of precipitation in Maplewood and South Orange, forecasters said. Will it be rain – or snow?
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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Rainy Wednesday In Verona-Cedar Grove May Include Snow, Weather Forecasters Say
There is a good chance of precipitation in Verona and Cedar Grove, forecasters said. Will it be rain – or snow?
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Rainy Wednesday In Millburn May Include Snow, Weather Forecasters Say
There is a good chance of precipitation in Millburn, forecasters said. Will it be rain – or snow?
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