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Government/Politics
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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
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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
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