Montclair, NJ|News|
First Cicadas Have Emerged In NJ, Billions More Expected Soon
The "Brood X" cicadas have begun to emerge in New Jersey. Billions more are expected soon. Here's the latest.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Hoboken, NJ
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Radio Host, Jazz Ambassador Celebrates 25th Year On The Air
Monifa Brown has been helming one of the East Coast’s most enduring jazz programs for more than a quarter of a century on WBGO.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange High School Senior Named ‘Student Leader Of Year’
West Orange High School senior Anya Dillard was named “2020-21 Student Leader of the Year.”
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Newark, NJ|News|
FEMA Vaccine Site In Newark Serving NJ Children Ages 12 And Up
The largest COVID vaccine site in New Jersey is taking walk-in appointments for the Pfizer shot. It’s open to people 12 and older.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Teen Earns Spot At West Point Military Academy
Royson Folas said he got a call from the office of Rep. Mikie Sherrill as he was warming up for a tennis match.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Firefighter Burned Battling Blaze; 23 People Relocated
A Newark firefighter suffered second-degree burns while battling a blaze. The fire forced 19 adults and four children from their home.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Roofing Co. Pleads Guilty After Worker Dies In Fair Lawn
A worker at a Newark roofing company fell to their death at a job in Fair Lawn. The company violated OSHA standards, prosecutors said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Trying To Hike COVID Vaccine Numbers With ‘Pop-Up’ Sites
Newark kicked off a new effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 by holding "walk-up" vaccine sites in each city ward.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Plans To Revive Beloved Montclair Movie Theater Back On Track
There’s good news for the Bellevue Theatre, “one of Montclair's most iconic landmarks.”
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
These Belleville Police Officers Made The ‘Ultimate Sacrifice’
For National Police Week, the Belleville Police Department offered tribute to several of its officers who “paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Saw Used To Steal Vehicle's Catalytic Converter In Nutley: Police
Thefts of the expensive car parts continue to be reported in Nutley, authorities say.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
2021 Primary Election Update For Voters In North Caldwell
North Caldwell officials: Mail-in ballots will not be mailed to all registered voters, as they were in the 2020 election.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Robotic Lawn Mower Stolen In Montclair: Police
Someone stole a $1,200 robotic lawn mower from a Montclair resident’s front yard, police said.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston School Board Considers Hiking Number Of Members
Should the Livingston Board of Education have more members? That will be the topic of a virtual public forum on May 24.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair School Admins Accused Of Sabotaging Custodians: Report
Report: A pair of Montclair custodians allege that buildings were left “filthy” as a result of a bitter dispute between staff and admins.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Pedestrian Killed In Car Strike; Driver Not Charged: PD
A 54-year-old Newark resident died after she was hit by a car. The driver remained at the scene, authorities said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Resident Reports Texts With ‘Gruesome’ Videos To Police
A Nutley resident told police they’ve been getting texts with “gruesome videos” to their phone, possibly as part of a scam.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Police ‘Monitoring’ Israel-Palestine Violence Overseas
Livingston police are “keeping an extra watch” of houses of worship in the township in light of a deadly resurgence in violence overseas.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Attempted Sneaker Robbery At Montclair Gas Station: Police
A man allegedly tried to steal a pair of $500 Air Jordan sneakers from a victim at a local gas station, Montclair police said.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
BettyLou DeCroce Gets GOP Boost From Frelinghuysen In NJ-26
A Republican state assemblywoman got an endorsement from retired congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen ahead of the 2021 primary election.
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