Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Teen Headed To Ivy League: 'I Took The YOLO Approach'
Janic Aguirre, who comes from a family of Japanese and Nicaraguan descent, is inventing his own language. He got into 7 Ivy League schools.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Stolen In Montclair: Car, ATV, Medicine, Bikes, Iris Flowers
The latest list of stolen items in Montclair includes a $4,000 motorbike, a $12,000 ATV and dozens of flowers.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Undocumented Immigrants Can Apply For Driver’s Licenses Soon
More than 400,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey will be able to get a driver’s license or an ID card. Here’s what to know.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County Ending Controversial Prison Contract With ICE
UPDATED: Essex County is ending its contract with ICE, and starting a new deal to hold prisoners from Union County.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair’s Nia Gill Seeks Re-Election To Senate In NJ-34
Sen. Nia Gill (Clifton, East Orange, Montclair, Orange): “The biggest problem the 34th district faces is the burden of high property taxes.”
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide
It's the perfect season for fresh produce. Check out where you can find a farmer's market in Essex County, NJ.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Pools Around West Orange: Where To Swim This Summer
With summer just around the corner, you may be looking for a place around West Orange to take a swim. Check out a few of them here.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Pools Around Livingston: Where To Swim This Summer
With summer just around the corner, you may be looking for a place around Livingston to take a swim. Check out a few of them here.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Pools Around Montclair: Where To Swim This Summer
With summer just around the corner, you may be looking for a place around Montclair to take a swim. Check out a few of them here.
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Newark, NJ|News|
LGBTQ Center Asks Newark To ‘Imagine’ During Virtual Fundraiser
The Newark LGBTQ Community Center got a hand from some high-profile guests during its first virtual fundraiser.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Road Construction In Caldwell Will Last A Month: Officials
Construction is scheduled to start on Francis Place and Central Place on Thursday.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Angry NJ Transit Rider Spits On Bus Driver: Montclair Police
A passenger allegedly "berated" a NJ Transit bus driver in Essex County, then spat on him, authorities said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Native Scores Triple Oscar Victory For ‘Nomadland’
Jessica Bruder, who attended Montclair Kimberly Academy, wrote the celebrated book that became an Academy Award-winning movie.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Missing Newark Woman, 63, Has Been Found (UPDATED)
Newark authorities asked for the public’s help finding a missing, 63-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell Environmental Commission Webinar On Rain Gardens
The Caldwell Environmental Commission will host a virtual webinar to discuss rain gardens on April 29.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Gov. Praises Montclair Soup Kitchen For Fighting Food Insecurity
Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair used a state grant to give a hand up to struggling residents – and local restaurants, too.
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Newark, NJ|News|
COVID Vaccine Site Lifts Off For Workers At Newark Airport
Employees at Newark Airport are now able to get a coronavirus vaccine at their workplace.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair High School Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston High School Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual list released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield High School Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News
The annual list released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
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