Montclair, NJ|News|
Young Montclair Upstanders To Be Celebrated At Library Holiday Event
The program is inspired by Janice Cohn’s book: “The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate.”
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Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Newark, NJ
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Pixie Dust Players Will Present ‘Suffs, Jr.’ In West Orange
The pilot production is a junior adaptation of the award-winning title, performed by actors ages 6-18.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
NJ Hall Of Fame Inducts New Class Of ‘Garden State Heroes’ For 2025
Nick Jonas: “If you can survive the Turnpike traffic and the shore on Labor Day weekend, you can survive anything.”
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Newark|News|
Newark Store Sells $120K Lottery Ticket: See The Lucky Numbers
Here’s where the winning ticket was sold.
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Newark|News|
Community Outreach Continues After Deadly Newark Shooting: 'Let's Choose Peace'
A tragic mass shooting claimed three lives in the city. The mourning continues – and so does the community organizing.
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Newark|News|
Newark Holiday Tree Lighting Event Will Return For 2025: See Details
Santa Claus will also make a special appearance, organizers said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Bill Would Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars At Nursing Homes, Essex Commissioner Board Says
The proposed state law would beef up financial reporting requirements at nursing homes in New Jersey.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
4 Maplewood Scouts Earn Eagle Award: Here’s What Their Projects Were
Only about 5 percent of scouts nationally earn the prestigious ranking.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
'My Dad Has Alzheimer's': NJ Senator Opens Up About Heart-Wrenching Diagnosis (VIDEO)
"In a blink of an eye, I had gone from being a son to being a caregiver," U.S. Sen. Andy Kim recalled.
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Newark|News|
Hundreds Of Newark Kids Treated To Shopping Spree With Local ‘Heroes’ (PHOTOS)
“This event is about more than a shopping trip. It’s a day of joy, mentorship and positive connection.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Residents Killed After Semi-Truck Crashes Into Car: Police
Three people died, including a juvenile, police said.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Twin Brothers Sold Drugs To Fatal Overdose Victim From Livingston, Police Say
Two brothers from North Jersey have been charged in connection with the death of a Livingston resident.
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Newark|News|
Detainee Population Surges At ICE Prison In NJ After It Reopens Under Trump
Most of the immigrants imprisoned at Delaney Hall don't have criminal records, data shows.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
PSEG Will Be Trimming Trees In Livingston: Here's Where (And Why)
Workers will be removing “incompatible” trees within the PSE&G rights-of-way. See a list of impacted areas here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
Around South Orange: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
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: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Around Maplewood: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Around Millburn: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Around West Orange: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
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Newark|News|
Around Newark: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.
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