Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Seatbelt Crackdown Returning To Bloomfield: ‘Click It Or Ticket’
The Bloomfield Police Department will be taking part in the national crackdown again. Last year’s effort was canceled due to the pandemic.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair’s New Task Force Has Big Job: Help Schools Reopen
Montclair Mayor: “This fall, we have every expectation that our schools will be open for full, in-person instruction.”
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Fire Extinguished At Caldwell University Residence Hall
Caldwell firefighters got aid from Essex Fells, West Caldwell, Cedar Grove, North Caldwell, Roseland and the West Essex First Aid Squad.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair High School COVID Return Date Approaches For Freshmen
Montclair High School freshmen will begin in-person/hybrid instruction on Wednesday.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools Roll Out Busing Cut To Help Balance Budget
Courtesy/hazardous busing is being cut for some students in the 2021-2022 West Orange Public School District budget, administrators say.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston High School Student Becomes Latest ‘STEM Scholar’
A Livingston resident was one of 69 New Jersey high school and college students to graduate from the Governor’s STEM Scholars program.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Sen. Bob Menendez Unmasks To Promote Vaccines At Newark Event
A fully vaccinated Sen. Bob Menendez took off his mask at an outdoor event in Newark to promote the “safeness” of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
NJ Jury Indicts Suspended Essex County Detective From Bloomfield
A Narcotics Task Force detective has been accused of installing a GPS device on a suspect’s car without authorization.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Sen. Ruiz Says Murphy’s Decision On Schools Strikes Good Balance
Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (Belleville, Newark): “Our return to normalcy hinges on students returning to school.”
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Now’s The Time To Spend On Montclair Schools, Councilman Says
It may be a good time to bite the bullet and make an investment in the local public school system, a Montclair council member says.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Teen Is ‘Hero To Animals’ – And It’s Thanks To Bow Ties
Darius Brown has been called an entrepreneur, an advocate and an inspiration. Now, the Newark teen can add “hero to animals” to the list.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
NJ Advocates Keep Pushing For ‘Reproductive Freedom Act’
Gov. Phil Murphy will join the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of NJ and the bill’s sponsors for a virtual roundtable on Thursday.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Police Give ‘De-Escalation’ Training To 50 Officers
The Bloomfield Police Department conducted mental health and de-escalation training for dozens of its officers.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
West Caldwell PD Creates ‘Safe Zone’ for Internet Buyers, Sellers
Need someplace safe to buy or sell things online? Here’s the latest from the West Caldwell Police Department.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Water Main Replacement To Begin In Caldwell On Ella Road
Construction is scheduled to begin on Ella Road in Caldwell on Monday. It will continue through May 28.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Event At Toni’s Kitchen In Montclair
The free, public event will include the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration is required.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Victim, 16, Dies In Shooting; No Arrests Made: Police
Authorities are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old victim in Newark.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
Around South Orange: COVID Vaccines For Kids|Free Money|Whoopi
Check out some of our top stories this week in South Orange and Essex County.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Around Maplewood: COVID Vaccines For Kids|Free Money|Whoopi
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Around Millburn: COVID Vaccines For Kids|Free Money|Whoopi
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