Newark, NJ|News|
Planned Parenthood Event For NJ Youth: Activism, Sexual Health
Planned Parenthood of Metro NJ’s “teen life conference” will include a speech from Tia Ryans of FORTE House in Newark.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Schools Go Virtual For Day Amid Heat Wave
"Due to excessive temperatures over the past two days, I am concerned that the soaring numbers will create an unsuitable environment."
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Helicopter Will Do Mosquito Spraying Over 5 Essex County Towns
A low-flying helicopter will spray for mosquitoes in Fairfield, West Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn and Livingston on Tuesday, officials said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Transit Bus, Vehicle Have Minor Collision In Newark
A “fender bender” took place between a NJ Transit bus and an SUV in Newark on Monday night, authorities said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Car Crash On I-280 In West Orange Kills Newark Teen: Police
A stolen car hit another vehicle, overturned and struck a concrete barrier. The driver died, and his passenger was seriously hurt.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Chef, Veteran Offers Free Meals To Neighbors Amid Pandemic
The owner of Uncle Willie’s Wings hasn’t just survived the coronavirus crisis – he’s helping his customers to endure it, too.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools 'Remaining Vigilant' After Maplewood Shooting
A shooting occurred on school property in South Orange-Maplewood. There's no known connection to West Orange, an official says.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Hospital Workers Help Rescue Stranded Jet Skiers
Flight paramedic Tracy Connellen and flight nurse Rich Harris of University Hospital helped rescue three stranded jet skiers in Ocean City.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Parents Trying To Recall School Board President: Report
Hundreds of Nutley parents are unhappy with current efforts to bring full-time, in-person learning back to the district, a report says.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
2 Essex County Lawmakers Cheer Closure Of NJ Women’s Prison
Teresa Ruiz and Eliana Pintor Marin (Belleville, Newark) said Gov. Phil Murphy made the right choice to shut down Edna Mahan prison.
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Newark, NJ|News|
‘Mob Assault’ Or ‘False Narrative?’ Watch This Newark Video
What happened on Fabyan Place and Cypress Street? It depends who you ask: Newark’s mayor or the head of its police union.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Clara Maass Hospital In Belleville To Hold Blood Drive
Clara Maass: Available blood for those in need is critically low, and summer months are a historically challenging time for collections.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Crash On I-280 Near West Orange; All Lanes Closed, Detoured
Authorities investigated a car crash on I-280 near West Orange.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Sees Fatal Shooting, Stabbing Just Hours Apart: Police
A fatal stabbing took place on Lincoln Avenue. Just hours later, a fatal shooting took place on Madison Avenue.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools Seeking Public Input About District Goals
The West Orange School District is seeking community and district staff input to develop its 2021-2022 District Goals.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Around South Orange: 70% Vaccinated|Primary Election|Inner Circle
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Around Maplewood: 70% Vaccinated|Primary Election|Inner Circle
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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Around Verona: 70% Vaccinated|Primary Election|Inner Circle
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Around Millburn: 70% Vaccinated|Primary Election|Inner Circle
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Around West Orange: 70% Vaccinated|Primary Election|Inner Circle
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