Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Around Bloomfield: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Newark, NJ
I am the Patch local editor/admin for Essex County, New Jersey. My work has received awards from the NJ Press Association and the NJ Society of Professional Journalists. Contact me at Eric.Kiefer@patch.com with news tips, photos and press releases.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Around Belleville-Nutley: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in Belleville, Nutley and Essex County.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Around Livingston: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Around The Caldwells: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in the Caldwells and Essex County.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Around Montclair: Real Estate + Food Stamps + Politics + Holiday Adoptions
Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Work Continues At Future Home Of Caldwell Town Hall, Library
Caldwell officials shared a peek at the progress being made at the future home of the borough’s town hall and library this week.
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Newark|News|
Good News In Essex County: Holiday Cheer + Rock Concert + Teddy Bears
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Lifesaving Cop + Man Fights Muggers + Car Hits Bus
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
North Caldwell Holiday Event: Tree Lighting, Santa Photos, Entertainment
North Caldwell’s 2025 “Joy, Peace and Goodwill holiday celebration” will take place on Dec. 7.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Holiday Flea Market Returns To Lackawanna Station: 2025 Events
The flea market features more than 100 rotating vendors with handmade gifts, vintage treasures, food – and some holiday ambiance.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark|News|
NJ Permanently Bans Bob Menendez From Holding Public Office
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. He was sentenced to prison earlier this year.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Car Hits Pedal Cycle Rider In Maplewood, Leaves Scene: Police
A car hit the cyclist as they were crossing the intersection, police said.
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Newark|News|
NJ Devils Players Visit Local Hospitals To Spread Holiday Cheer (PHOTOS)
Together, the hockey ambassadors delivered gifts, signed autographs and took photos with eager sports fans.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Students, Teachers Practice Empathy For Hunger Awareness Month
Students learned about hunger insecurity on a local level – and then put their lessons into action.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Patriot Burial Marker Dedicated At Historic Livingston Cemetery
The Livingston Historical Society dedicated a marker to honor Moses Ely’s service in the New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
NJ Republican Assemblymen Pen Letter To Voters After 2025 Election Victories
Al Barlas and Christopher DePhillips: "Good ideas don’t come with party labels."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Free 'Winter Walking Club' In Livingston: How To Register
The Livingston Health Department will offer a free Walking Club this winter at the Livingston Senior/Community Center.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Holiday Safety Tips From Livingston Fire Chief: Xmas Trees, Fireplaces, Carbon Monoxide
Nearly half of holiday decoration fires happen when decorations are placed too close to a heat source. See other crucial tips from the LFD.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Target Nears Completion, Demand ‘Surges’ At NJ Shopping Center
Three new businesses have signed leases at the North Jersey shopping center, which is anchored by a Whole Foods supermarket.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Ailing Apartment Building In East Orange Now Faces Massive Rent Hike, Advocates Say
An apartment building in North Jersey that a law clinic once described as “notorious” may now see a huge rent hike, advocates say.
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