West Orange, NJ|News|
Essex County Announces Big Changes At Its COVID Vaccine Sites
Walk-in appointments are now available in West Orange and Newark. The county’s other three sites have stopped giving first doses.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
2 Home Intrusions In Bloomfield; Handgun, BB Gun Involved: Police
A pair of separate home intrusions took place in Bloomfield. One person had a handgun, the other a BB gun, police said.
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Newark, NJ|News|
HS Students Can Earn Credits At Essex County College Summer Camp
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credits at Essex County College's 2021 Summer Camp.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Transit Offers Free Bus, Train Rides To COVID Vaccine Sites
Hopefully, the program will help get more shots into arms as the state continues its vaccination drive, NJ Transit officials said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Schools Prepare For Pooled Coronavirus Testing
The march to reopening schools continues in Montclair, where the district is set to kick off its pooled COVID-19 testing program.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Parents Plan Rally, Demand More In-Person Learning
“The West Orange schools hybrid model has been too limited despite a receding pandemic,” organizers said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Huge Yard Sale Will Benefit Toni’s Kitchen In Montclair
Toni’s Closet in Bloomfield, the thrift shop wing of Toni’s Kitchen, will hold a “major yard sale” in Montclair.
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Newark, NJ|News|
2 Juveniles Accused Of Going On ‘Violent Crime Spree’ In Newark
Juveniles from Avenel and Newark allegedly committed robbery, assault, carjacking and a shooting, police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Pickup Truck Stolen In Newark, Found In Montclair: Police
A stolen pickup truck was found in Montclair. A day later, someone stole a Suzuki motorcycle from a local resident, police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Possible Shooting In Montclair, Person Treated In East Orange: PD
East Orange hospital staff said a gunshot victim was admitted to their emergency room. Montclair police are investigating.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Brewery In Essex County Offers Free Beer After 1st COVID Vaccine
A brewery in Essex County is joining several others in New Jersey for the “shot and a beer” vaccine campaign.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Gov: 2nd Shots Lag In Newark, Irvington, Orange, East Orange
Gov. Phil Murphy said 16 New Jersey municipalities are lagging behind the state in second COVID-19 vaccine doses.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Nixes ICE Jail Contract, But Some Feel ‘Gaslighted’
Essex County is ending its deal to hold ICE detainees. But some activists say the county's plan to add more inmates is a slap in the face.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Driver Says Imposter Racked Up $1K In E-ZPass Violations
Someone driving a damaged Ford Focus has racked up nearly $1,000 in E-ZPass violations on a Nutley resident’s account, police said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Schools Adapt As COVID Changes Take Place In NJ
See recent COVID updates from West Orange School Superintendent Scott Cascone.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Remembers Jordan Tassy With Tree Planting (VIDEO)
Montclair paid its respects to a beloved resident who died after catching the coronavirus.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Watch Montclair Town Hall On American Rescue Plan
A Montclair town hall discussed the impact of the latest U.S. coronavirus relief package. Catch up with the conversation here.
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Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Socialist Groups Help Spearhead March In Newark For May Day
“This is a pivotal time in our struggle for a more just society, and the work is only getting started.”
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair To Hold Town Budget Hearing On Tuesday
The Montclair Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021 municipal budget.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Law Center Releases ‘Police Misconduct’ Study
A Rutgers study takes a look at qualified immunity, police union influence and other alleged barriers to prosecuting police misconduct.
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