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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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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Virtual Third Ward Community Meeting In Bloomfield
Bloomfield mayor Michael Venezia will join third ward councilwoman Sarah Cruz at a public meeting on June 2.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Twins Go To College|Gymnast Triumphs
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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Newark, NJ|News|
Young Activists Protest In Newark: ‘We Want Counselors, Not Cops’
As a big wave of federal funds arrives at NJ schools, these teens are demanding more counselors and mental health programs – not more cops.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
9 New Jersey Companies Among 2021's 'Best Workplaces:' Inc.
Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, including several in NJ.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Pedestrian Deaths Spiked In New Jersey During Pandemic
U.S. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8% last year, the Governors Highway Safety Association found. Bad driver behavior is likely to blame.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Adorable East Orange Shelter Dog Overdue For Her ‘Guardian Angel’
Brownie lived most of her life confined in a backyard. Now she's at an animal shelter in New Jersey – and isn't doing well, rescuers say.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Gateway Tunnel Advances; NJ Democrats Credit Biden Administration
A plan to build a new tunnel between NJ/NY hit a roadblock in the Trump era. But it's roared back to life under the Biden administration.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Biomedical Scientist Supports COVID Vaccines (WATCH)
Here’s what Denarra Simmons, a scientist at Merck, says about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Mayor Says July 4th Fireworks ‘In Jeopardy’ For 2021
It doesn’t look good for Belleville’s annual July 4th fireworks celebration. But there’s a concert series coming that may soften the blow.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJIT In Newark, Ørsted Forge Deal To Create ‘Career Pipeline’
The 10-year, $1.5 million agreement will create new scholarship and career development opportunities in the field of offshore wind.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell Library Collects Used Cell Phones For Soldiers
“Especially on days like Memorial Day, we like to remind people we are collecting used cell phones for this wonderful organization."
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Welcomes New Principal To Demarest School
Demarest Elementary School in Bloomfield has a new principal: Michael Sullivan.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Town Budget Has $39 Tax Increase For Average Homeowner
Belleville Mayor: “We did what we promised to do – we tightened up where we can tighten up.”
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