West Orange, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Biker Gang Feud|Heat Wave|Baby Bear Sighting
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Hoboken, NJ
Eric Kiefer is an award-winning journalist who is the Patch editor of Hoboken, Montclair, The Caldwells, Livingston, Verona-Cedar Grove, Belleville-Nutley, Bloomfield, Newark and West Orange.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Inspiring Teacher|Latina Trailblazer
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Newark's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Newark.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Belleville, Nutley 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Belleville and Nutley.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Bloomfield's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Bloomfield.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Livingston's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Livingston.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: West Orange's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around West Orange.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Caldwell's 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and celebrations around Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Montclair’s 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Montclair.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark’s Lead Water Crisis Has ‘Effectively Ended:’ Mayor
At one point, the lead in Newark's water had risen to 47 parts per billion at some sites – more than three times the federal threshold.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Retiring Cop In West Caldwell, Roseland Gets Bagpipe Sendoff
WATCH: A retiring police officer in Essex County earned a touching sign of respect from his peers: a bagpipe-led walkout.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Must-See Fireworks Safety Tips From Saint Barnabas Hospital In NJ
The most common fireworks injury? Sparklers, a burn care expert in New Jersey says.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Rep. Payne Of NJ Cheers As House Passes $715B Transportation Plan
Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10): The Invest Act would provide $715 billion to repair and rebuild roads, bridges and rail networks across the U.S.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
New Jersey Bill To Ban ‘Pink Tax’ On Women Passes Senate
Sen. Nia Gill: By a woman’s 50th birthday, she will spend an average of $69K more for the same goods and services than her male counterpart.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Will Hold Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics In July
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. The Montclair clinics are open to anyone 18 or older.
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Caldwells, NJ|News|
Republican Assemblywoman Blasts New Jersey's 'Doomsday Budget'
BettyLou DeCroce (Essex, Morris, Passaic): "The budget is one of the most irresponsible spending plans in state history."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Another Republican Candidate Is Running Against Sherrill In NJ-11
Businessman and self-described “outsider” Tom Toomey is hoping to lead the Republican effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill in 2022.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Will Use $14M In Federal Aid To Help Renters, Landlords
Newark will use $14 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help struggling renters and landlords amid the pandemic.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers Study: Can Probiotics Help Protect Against COVID-19?
Rutgers University will test whether probiotics – bacteria found in the intestines – can boost the body’s natural defenses against COVID-19.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield May Allow Marijuana Businesses: Report
The Bloomfield Town Council has introduced an ordinance that could allow up to six marijuana businesses to set up shop, a report says.
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