Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Brothers Shot|Car Hits Couple|Police Standoff
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Carjacking Victim Tried To Stop Thieves: Police
A carjacking victim tried to stop the crime by jumping into the backseat. That’s when a man pulled a gun, Bloomfield police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Lightning Caused House Fire In Montclair, Officials Say
A lightning strike during a summer storm sparked a house fire in Montclair, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
How NJ Ranks Nationwide In ‘Small-Business Diversity:’ Report
About 16 percent of small businesses in New Jersey are minority-owned, according to a new report by Business.org.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Police Issue Warning About ‘Unethical’ Home Contractors
A Nutley resident allegedly lost more than $13,000 to a pair of scamsters, police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Aids Seniors In ‘Economic Hardship’ Amid Heat Wave
The Montclair community has been coming together for its senior population amid a heat wave with free pool passes and air conditioners.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
UPDATED: Newark ‘Standoff’ Between Cops, Barricaded Man Ends
Someone inside an apartment building reportedly fired gunshots as officers were carrying out a search warrant, authorities said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Launches 2021 Summer Youth Employment Program
The program will employ more than 3,000 Newark residents, aged 14 to 24.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Donation Adds More Asian American Voices To Livingston Library
Livingston Library Director: “Multicultural representation in literature is important and powerful.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
4 Caldwell Police Officers Promoted; Town Is 'Extremely Proud'
Several members of the Caldwell Police Department were promoted at a ceremony at the Caldwell Community Center.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Update: Vaccine, Case Totals For Each Town
See a town-by-town list of vaccine rates and coronavirus cases in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Power Outages Linger In West Orange After Storm: PSEG
West Orange was among the North Jersey towns that saw power outages after a severe storm ripped through the state.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Power Outages Linger In Livingston After Storm: PSEG
Livingston was among the North Jersey towns that saw power outages after a severe storm ripped through the state.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Power Outages Linger In Belleville, Nutley After Storm: PSEG
Belleville and Nutley were among the North Jersey towns that saw power outages after a severe storm ripped through the state.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Power Outages Still Linger In Montclair After Storm: PSEG
Montclair was among the North Jersey towns that saw power outages after a severe storm ripped through the state.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Storm Causes Power Outages In Caldwells: ‘PSEG Has Been Notified’
The Caldwells were among the North Jersey towns that saw power outages after a severe storm ripped through the state.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Still Offering COVID Vaccines To Homebound Residents
“We are still offering homebound Newark residents the opportunity to have a Moderna or J&J vaccine administered to them at home.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Watch 2021 Bloomfield Police, Firefighter Awards Ceremony
VIDEO: Several police officers and firefighters in Bloomfield earned awards for “going above and beyond the call of duty.”
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West Orange, NJ|News|
$10M In HIV Meds Stolen From East Orange Veterans Hospital: Feds
An ex-worker at a Veterans Affairs hospital in New Jersey helped to steal $10 million worth of HIV prescription medication, prosecutors say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
NJ ‘Miracle Dog’ Who Survived Gas Chamber Dies In Nutley
Daniel the beagle’s amazing survival story inspired a movement in his wake.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
