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NJ's First Filipino Coffee Shop Opens Up In Union County: Report
The founders of Ayala Coffee started out by bringing pop-up coffee carts to different parts of NJ. Now they have their own store in Union.

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The founders of Ayala Coffee started out by bringing pop-up coffee carts to different parts of NJ. Now they have their own store in Union.

The 21-year-old is facing up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Two men driving a silver Audi attempted to steal several cars Wednesday morning, police said.
Westfield Police reported a number of car burglaries, thefts and criminal mischief last week.
Summit has contracted with a new recycling vendor and the pickup schedule has been changed. See below for details.
PSE&G is paving several roads in Summit on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Check out the updated schedule below:
Residents will paint miniature cardboard houses that will float along Westfield's Mindowaskin Pond at the event on Saturday.
Besides serving on Fanwood's Council, Higgins was a military veteran, minor league baseball player and a 25-year employee of NJ Transit.
After several swastikas were drawn on school property this past year, Westfield's BOE unanimously approved an update to the code of conduct.
Due to staffing issues and the declining health of owner John Grassi, Doria's Pizza is temporarily closing on Tuesdays.
Summit residents should expect delays on Morris Ave. while NJ American Water installs water mains, according to the city.
Clark Police honored Patrolman William J. Waterson with a memorial on Monday. The officer was shot and killed 51 years ago.
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Thilly joins four other candidates who are running for two open seats on the Cranford Township Committee this year.
A 60-unit apartment complex with retail space has been proposed for Westfield. The board will discuss the proposal at a meeting Wednesday.
Hamlet recently accepted her nomination by the Summit Republican City Committee to run for the Ward 1 seat against incumbent O'Sullivan.
On Sunday, July 10th, music lovers, foodies and car enthusiasts will come together in Fanwood’s LaGrande Park for FanJam.
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The stolen cars were unlocked with the key fobs left inside, Summit Police said.
See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Clark.