Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Kimberly Academy Student Earns ‘Best Teammate Award’
The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center gave a big shout out to 37 high school athletes, including Rollins Heath of MKA.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Resident Loses $20K In Cryptocurrency Theft: Police
A Nutley resident tried to transfer $20,000 in cryptocurrency into their bank account. But then it all went downhill, police said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
From Newark To Belleville: ‘First Tee’ Golf Program Expands
A learning center and 3-hole practice course are coming to Hendricks Field in Belleville. It’s an expansion of a popular program in Newark.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville American Legion Scores Big With 2021 Poppy Fundraiser
The event raised thousands of dollars, which go directly to programs supporting veterans in need.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Catalytic Converter Stolen From Van Overnight In Montclair: PD
Montclair isn’t the only Essex County town to recently see thefts of the expensive car parts.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
NJ Mourns Candy Straight, Fierce Advocate For Women In Politics
Candace Straight, a Bloomfield native and "daughter of Essex County," carved out a legacy as a powerful Republican fundraiser.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Will Include J&J Shots
The Bloomfield Health Department will be giving Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines at an event on June 17.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Lion Gate Park Is Roaring Good Addition To Bloomfield
A flood-prone former industrial site in Bloomfield has been transformed into a public park and green space.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Watch This Nurse-Turned-Cop Save A Life In Newark
Claudia Martinez was a licensed nurse before she became a police officer. Watch her put those skills to use to save a life in Newark.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Sen. Cory Booker Wants To Invest $200B To Fix 'Legacy Pollution'
When it comes to who suffers the harmful effects of pollution, money matters. And so does race, according to Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Wave Of Unemployment Fraud Reported In Nutley: Police
Nutley PD: One resident said someone attempted to activate 11 employees, including himself, for New Jersey unemployment benefits.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Woman Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death In His Home
A woman has been charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed a Newark man to death during an argument, authorities said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Healing From Violence: Newark Youth Find Refuge At 'The Hubb'
A Newark nonprofit is building what will soon be "New Jersey's first youth-focused trauma recovery center."
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Free Concert Series Includes Show At Eagle Rock Reservation
A free summer concert series held by the county will include a show at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Free Summer Concert Series Includes Show In Grover Cleveland Park
A free summer concert series held by the county will include a show at Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell and Essex Fells.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Free Summer Concert Series Includes Show In Watsessing Park
A free summer concert series held by the county will include a show at Watsessing Park in Bloomfield and East Orange.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Free Summer Concert Series Includes Show In Yanticaw Park
A free summer concert series held by the county will include a show at Yanticaw Park in Nutley.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Free Concerts, Fireworks Coming To Weequahic, Branch Brook Parks
A free summer concert series held by the county will include fireworks shows at Weequahic and Branch Brook parks in Newark.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Free Concert Series Includes Fireworks Show In Brookdale Park
A free summer concert series held by the county will include a fireworks show at Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Police Announce Plans For 2021 Citizens Academy
The no-cost, 11-week program is designed to help people understand how the Livingston Police Department operates.
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