West Orange, NJ|News|
260 West Orange Residents Get COVID Vaccines At Pop-Up Site
A mobile COVID-19 vaccination site gave out hundreds of shots in West Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Tests, Food Giveaway Event In Newark
Essex County continues to hold free COVID-19 testing and food distributions in Newark. See the latest dates here.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Police Still Investigating Fatal Newark Stabbing On 4th Avenue
Police continue to investigate a fatal stabbing that took place in Newark last year, authorities announced Thursday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Worried Newark Workers Ask United Airlines: Are We Getting Fired?
Thousands of catering workers say their jobs are at risk, despite a massive "taxpayer bailout" for United Airlines amid the COVID pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Boy Dies In Fire Despite Dad’s Rescue Attempt: UPDATED
A fire in Newark killed a 7-year-old boy and left a family "with absolutely nothing." Here's how you can help.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Weequahic HS Alum, Business Owner Making Her Mark In Newark
A “Newark-bred” success story, Adenah Bayoh has opened several restaurants in the city, including two IHOPs.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Schools Praise ‘Extraordinary’ Nurses With Video
“Our nurses are heroes every year, every day,” Livingston’s school superintendent said. “They teach us, inspire us and take care of us.”
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Theater To Debut New Play Via Text Message
Luna Stage: “#Rift” takes a look at whether an alt-right supporter and an A.O.C.-type progressive can bridge their divides.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Resident Reports Computer Scam Involving ‘Tech Support’
A screen popped up telling the victim to call Microsoft Support, which they did. Here’s what happened next, Nutley police say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Beloved Roseland Firefighter Still Battling Blazes After 50 Years
For more than half a century, Frank Mazzocchi, 87, has donned the gear of a firefighter. And he’s not stopping now.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Unions Say Revamped Deal With Rutgers Will Stop Layoffs
The new agreement aims to protect the livelihoods of university staff amid “significant financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston School Budget Awaits Final Public Hearing
Here's how the proposed 2021-2022 school budget would impact local homeowner's taxes.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Partners With MSU To Vaccinate Homebound Residents
West Orange residents who are homebound in the pandemic may be eligible to have a COVID-19 vaccine brought to them.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
20th Annual Cleanup Of Bonsal Preserve In Montclair
Volunteers will gather in Montclair for the 20th annual cleanup of the Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve on Saturday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield To Hold Presentation On Essex-Hudson Greenway Plan
The plan would turn an old railway into a massive hiking-biking trail that would cross through several towns in Essex and Hudson counties.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Vigil Will Support Asian American Community
The West Orange Human Relations Commission will host a vigil on Sunday. Social distancing and masks are required.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Art Exhibit: ‘The Revelation of Goddesses’
A new exhibit at 4 Flavors Art Gallery and Framing in Montclair will spotlight “The Revelation of Goddesses.”
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston School Board Member Shares Inspiring Immigration Story
Vineeta Khanna is helping to blaze a trail for people of South Asian heritage and women of color in Livingston.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Fatal Shooting Claims Life Of 45-Year-Old Man: Prosecutors
A fatal shooting took place on South Orange Avenue in Newark, prosecutors said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Mixed-Use Building Proposed Near Border Of West Orange, Orange
A five-story, mixed-use development project has been proposed near two Essex County municipalities, a report says.
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