Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Around Belleville: Election|School Field Shooting|Marijuana Ban
Check out some of our top stories this week in Nutley, Belleville and Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Around Livingston: Election|School Field Shooting|Marijuana Ban
Check out some of our top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Around Caldwell: Election|School Field Shooting|Marijuana Ban
Check out some of our top stories this week in the Caldwells and Essex County.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Around Montclair: Election|School Field Shooting|Marijuana Ban
Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Governor Visits Pop-Up Vaccine Site At Irvington Barber Shop
Gov. Murphy and Irvington’s mayor joined others at a local barber shop to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and the Black community.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
COVID Shots At Events For Montclair Business Owners, Employees
The Montclair Health Department is partnering with Montclair business district leaders to offer coronavirus vaccinations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Teen Dies In Shooting|Fatal Crash|Roof Collapse
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Cicada Music|Feeding Neighbors|Hockey
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Begins Tax Revaluation Inspections For Local Homeowners
Inspectors have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Nutley residents with health concerns may be eligible for a virtual inspection.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Bans Marijuana Businesses Within Town Limits – For Now
With the clock ticking, Nutley passed a town law that bans cannabis businesses such as dispensaries and delivery services.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Teen Dies In Shooting; No Arrests Made: Police
A 16-year-old victim died in a shooting on Seymour Avenue in Newark, authorities said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Voting Problems Reported In Newark During 2021 Primary Election
“I went to my Newark polling place on Tuesday morning to cast my ballot, only to find that there were no voting machines available.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Sewage Agency Taking Another Look At Newark Plant Proposal
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission wants to build a power plant near their facility in Newark. But some residents say enough is enough.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Man Reported Missing From Irvington Found Safe: Newark Police
Newark police had sought the public’s help finding a 31-year-old man who was reported missing from Irvington.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Construction Worker Falls In Essex County Pose Deadly Risk: OSHA
Since last year, workers in Newark and Fairfield have died after falling on the job. A pair of workers in Livingston were seriously injured.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Cope Center In Montclair Merges With Oaks Integrated Care
A merger between two health care nonprofits in New Jersey reached the finish line, even despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Firefighters Greet New Job With Gusto, Save Life With CPR
Newark firefighters have been given a daunting new assignment: serve as the city’s first line of defense during serious medical emergencies.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield School District Honors Its 'Educators Of The Year'
They’re some of the people who power the Bloomfield Public School District. See the list here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Rep. Mikie Sherrill Says These 10 Projects Are Crucial For NJ-11
Sherrill pushed for funds to fuel projects in Essex, Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties before a powerful budget committee. See the list.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Young NJ Dems, GOP, Greens Push For School ‘Protest Day’ Bill
These young Democrats, Republicans and Green Party members are supporting a bill that would give them an annual day off to attend a protest.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
