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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Coronavirus:

Maplewood And South Orange Parents Will Rally To Reopen Schools

Coronavirus Vaccination Center Coming To Old Kmart In West Orange

East Orange Mayor Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Will Quarantine

North Caldwell Church Cancels Masses; Pastor Positive For COVID-19

Belleville Offers Free COVID Tests For Service Industry Workers

East Orange Closes Skate Park After Youth Seen Without Masks

Stop & Shop Starting Grocery Pickup Service In West Caldwell

Bloomfield Officials Give COVID Update: Vaccine, Contact Tracing

Art Classes In Montclair Reach Out To People With Disabilities

Caring For Cats Amid A Coronavirus Crisis: TNVR In Essex County

Other news in Essex County:

New Jersey Will Spend $190M To Renovate Newark Penn Station

See How NJ Congress Members Voted On US Military Spending Bill

Horizon Blue Cross Bill In New Jersey Sees Support, Criticism

NJ Congressman: 11 Things I Won't Miss When Trump Leaves Office

Maplewood Mayor Gives Update On Kings Supermarket Closing

Saint Barnabas Earns Elite Designation As 'Top Teaching Hospital'

Developer Has $59M Plan For NJ City: 'Orange Crossing'

Manhattan Mom Almost Moves To Maplewood, Writes About It

United Airlines Says It Will Be '100% Green' By 2050

Which NJ Counties Have The Most Women In Politics? See The List

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