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Around Maplewood: VP Pick + Malls + Housing + ICE + Protest Arrests
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Government/Politics
Mark Kelly Of Essex County Was Among Finalists For Harris’ VP Pick
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Build Housing On Forest In Essex County? Not So Fast, Commission Says
This North Jersey Town Needs Much More Affordable Housing; Waiting List Grows
Religious Leaders, Congress Candidate Agree: ‘Keep ICE Out Of Newark’
NJ Businesses That ‘Threaten’ Immigrant Workers Will Face Penalties Under New Law
Property Revaluation In West Orange Is Nearing The Finish Line
Shell Oil Wants To Renew Air Quality Permit For Terminal In Essex County
NJ Farmworkers Are Being Cheated By Unfair Pay Laws, Suit Claims
Vigil In Montclair Will Commemorate Atomic Bombing Of Japan
Booker, Other U.S. Senators Urge Feds To ‘Reschedule’ Marijuana
Protest Against Formosa Plastics In Essex County Ends With Arrests
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Other news in Essex County and New Jersey
A Tale Of 2 Malls: Frustration In Livingston, New Stores In Short Hills
Budget Airline Launching Flights At Newark Airport: Breeze Airways
$1M Grant For Seton Hall Will Advance Research, Create Jobs: Sherrill
Rutgers Program Helps Ease ‘Critical Shortage’ Of Translators
9 Kittens In 10 Days: Essex County TNVR Group Needs Food, Fosters
NJIT Will Honor ‘Historic’ Gift From Alum With Renaming
Port Authority Sees Big Jump In Tickets For ‘Toll Cheats’ In NJ, NY
Essex County Park Is One Of America’s ‘Hidden Picnic Gems,’ Poll Says
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