Around Essex County: Politics + Prison + Money + Diversity

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Government/Politics

Do I Qualify For Automatic ANCHOR Payment In NJ? 5 Things To Know

Murphy Picks Replacement For Bob Menendez In New Jersey

Mikie Sherrill Says She May Run For Governor In NJ

10 Costliest Ballot Questions In NJ Election History (See The List)

Tax Abatement Greenlighted For Apartment Building In North Jersey

$500K In Funds Will Aid Firefighters In 3 Essex County Towns

New Dean Hired At Bloomfield College Of Montclair State University

NJ Asks Caldwell School To Share Secrets Of Post-COVID Success

Police Union Declares ‘No Confidence’ At Essex County Prison

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Researchers Examine Causes Of 1,000 Prison Deaths In New Jersey

Chaos On Washington: Traffic ‘Nightmare’ Continues In Essex County Town

Pride And Paychecks: East Orange Residents Train For Construction Jobs

NJ Assemblyman, Advocates Spearhead School Drive For Foster Children

Store In The Oranges Sells $270K Lottery Ticket (See Lucky Numbers)

NJ Shelter Dog Has Tucked Himself In At Night – For Nearly 2 Years

Mosquito Spraying Takes Place In Essex County Along Passaic River

Belleville Business Earns Proclamation From Town Council: Brunch Box

Study Probes Diversity In NJ Newsrooms: Race, Gender, Pay, Turnover

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