Newark, NJ|News|
When Will Brood X Cicadas Emerge In NJ? Temps May Play A Role
When "Brood X" cicadas emerge this spring after 17 years underground, chances are they’ll arrive earlier than their parents, a study says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|News|
More Essex County Breweries Join 'Beer For COVID Shot' Campaign
Several NJ breweries and bars are trying to boost COVID-19 vaccination numbers by offering people a free beer after their first shot.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Microbrewery Offers Free Beer After First COVID Vaccine
The Montclair Brewery has joined a statewide effort to boost COVID-19 vaccine numbers by offering people a free beer.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
$665K Budget Approved For Montclair Business Improvement District
The Montclair BID said it will be able to increase services without raising the assessment on stakeholders by using capital reserve funds.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Town Council Holds Budget Hearing, But Postpones Vote
Several tweaks were made to the proposed Montclair municipal budget, including a $100,000 expenditure increase for the public library.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Free Tree Sapling Giveaway In West Orange On Saturday
Our Green West Orange will help to pass out 1,000 free tree saplings to local residents.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Town Council Votes To Resume In-Person Meetings
The Belleville Township Council will start meeting in person again after going virtual-only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Newark, NJ|News|
27 Congress Members Tell United Airlines: ‘Don’t Cut 2,500 Jobs’
United has gotten billions of dollars from the U.S. government to save jobs and keep workers on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Carjacked Woman, Arrested Hours Later: Police
Newark police arrested a man who allegedly carjacked a woman in the Ironbound section of the city, authorities said.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic Planned In Bloomfield
Bloomfield is partnering with Essex County to provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents at the Watsessing Park Community Center.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Workers Protest Wage, Benefit Cuts At Bloomfield Office Complex
“We are outraged to find out that this type of injustice is going on in our township,” Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Mourns For Slain Daughter Of Anti-Violence Activist
The family and friends of Sanaa Amenhotep, 15, will gather Thursday for a heartbreaking farewell. But many questions still remain, they say.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Vikings Pick Newark High School Graduate In 2021 NFL Draft
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, an alumni of Weequahic High School in Newark, was drafted by the Vikings.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Charged With Murder After East Orange Shooting: Police
An Essex County man was charged with murder. He is also accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon, prosecutors said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation: 2021 Scholarship
The Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation is taking applications for its annual MAAHF Scholarship.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
2 Business Burglaries Reported In Bloomfield On Same Day: Police
In both incidents, a white van was reportedly involved, Bloomfield police said.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Bicycle Safety Week In Livingston Includes ‘Bike To School Day’
Livingston police and the Livingston School District are teaming up on the effort, which includes coupons for free Slurpees.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Cat Survives Ride Underneath Hood Of Car, Found In Bloomfield
A driver discovered the cat when they parked their car in Bloomfield. He suffered some bumps and bruises, as well as a broken jaw.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Is Pondering A Ban On Marijuana Businesses
Nutley officials are planning to introduce an ordinance that would ban any cannabis-based businesses in town.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Spring Bear Sighting In Essex County: ‘Stay Clear,’ Officials Say
Black bears are an integral part of the state's natural heritage and a vital component of healthy ecosystems, NJ wildlife authorities say.
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