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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Coronavirus:

Face Mask Order Lifted: What You Can Do Now Amid COVID In NJ

DeCamp Bus Lines In NJ Will Resume 'Limited Service' In June

Essex County To Hold COVID-19 Testing In West Orange, Newark

Join The 'Herd' At Turtle Back Zoo COVID Vaccine Clinic

Who's COVID-Vaccinated In Maplewood Now? 97 Percent Of Seniors

NJ Paratransit Drivers Want More Pay During 'States Of Emergency'

Newark Biomedical Scientist Supports COVID Vaccines (WATCH)

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Gateway Tunnel Advances; NJ Democrats Credit Biden Administration

NJ Is Giving Out $200M To Help Small Businesses Survive COVID

NJ Mailman Admits He Discarded Election Ballots For West Orange

Debt Lurks For Many Graduating NJ College Students, Advocates Say

WATCH: Obama, BLM Founder Join Newark Mayor At Forum On Policing

Young Activists Protest In Essex County: 'We Want Counselors, Not Cops'

This NJ Town Is Expanding Its Use Of Firefighters, Fire Stations

South Orange And Maplewood Celebrate Pride Together, In Person

Dun & Bradstreet Moving Headquarters Out Of Short Hills: Reports

Huge Affordable Housing Project Hits Finish Line In East Orange

Newark Trying To Add Housing For Families Earning Under $32,000

Belleville Mayor Says July 4th Fireworks 'In Jeopardy' For 2021

New Owner, New Future For Bears Stadium Site In North Jersey

Anti-Semitism, Hate Addressed In Statement From Millburn Schools

Historic Ely Cemetery Open In Livingston For Memorial Day 2021

Pro Golf Tourney Coming To West Caldwell: LPGA Founders Cup 2021

Adorable East Orange Shelter Dog Overdue For Her 'Guardian Angel'

Newark Deserves Its Spot On 'Best BBQ In US' List, NJ Foodies Say

Spirit Notches Win In Fight For Slots At Newark Airport: Report

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