Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
State Monitor Removed From Belleville Schools, Officials Cheer For 'Historic Victory'
Belleville’s public school system has been under the financial supervision of the state for the past decade.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Hammers Out Town Budget Amid Federal, State Cuts
“As we're all aware, we're faced with federal and state budget cuts – and we're trying to adjust accordingly.”
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Schools Don’t Need State Monitor, Board Of Education Claims
The Belleville Board of Education is asking New Jersey to end more than a decade of state oversight.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
GOP Budget Will Harm Essex County Residents, Commissioner Board Says
President Trump has insisted there are no plans to touch Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security. Some dispute his claim.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Deer Cull Returning To Essex County For 2025 (See Locations, Dates)
The annual hunt will take place at South Mountain and Hilltop reservations. Since 2008, more than 3,000 deer have been killed.
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Newark, NJ|News|
$10B Plan To Expand Turnpike Sparks Protest In North Jersey
A massive construction project will rebuild one of the busiest highways in New Jersey. Here are the arguments for it – and against it.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Ukraine President Should Stop 'Bullying America': NJ Republican Pundit
“This is Europe’s war, not ours. This war has nothing to do with U.S. national security.”
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Flies Flags At Half-Staff For ‘Career Public Servant’ From Newark
Anthony Villane Jr. was a veteran who served as Long Branch Republican municipal chair and in the administration of George W. Bush.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Around South Orange: Evictions|Miracle Dog Dies|HIV Meds Stolen
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
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West Orange, NJ|News|
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Newark, NJ|News|
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
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Livingston, NJ|News|
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
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Montclair, NJ|News|
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: LGBTQ Shelter|Butterfly Garden|Turtles
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
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