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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:

Essex County Still Leads NJ In COVID Deaths (See Totals By Town)

West Orange School To Close; 3 COVID Cases Confirmed: Officials

Newark MVC Closes After Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Montclair Restaurant Owner Defies Gov. Murphy's Orders Again

Big Changes To Schedule For On-Site Learning In Millburn

Free Coronavirus Test Event In Bloomfield, Other Essex Locations

Other news in Essex County:

West Orange Election Mail Found In North Arlington Dumpster: Feds

NJ Lawmakers Want To Make 'Free College' Program Permanent

Sen. Booker Of NJ Blasts Trump For Tweet On Affordable Housing

Pride Or Racism? Caldwells Still Split Over Native American Logo

Newark Protesters Blast NJPAC Board Member Over Prison Profits

Montclair May Expand Busing To High School After Years Of Complaints

University Hospital In Newark, 3K Workers Agree On New Contracts

Essex County Man Wins Indie Publishing Honors For Children's Book

Livingston Sees 2 Big NJ Lottery Wins In Same Week

Maplewood Youth Coalition To Hold Rally

Nutley Needs A Skatepark, Petition Says: Here's Why

Bloomfield College Will Honor Juneteenth As Holiday

Congressman Praises BLM Events In Maplewood Area

Essex County Teen Uses Football To Overcome Health Issues, Loss Of Mom

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