Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Educator Among 10 U.S. ‘Amazon Teachers of the Year’
VIDEO: “After a year of uncertainty, this is a welcome surprise for me, my students and our school community.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|News|
Free Rabies Clinic Brings Smiles To Dog Owners In Irvington
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center now provides animal control services and community programs in Irvington.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Ex-Home Of Montclair Jazz Club Sold To Newark Developer: Report
There’s a new future in store for the former site of Trumpets in Montclair, a report says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex-Hudson Greenway Plan In Jeopardy, NJ Groups Warn
The window of opportunity is closing for a hiking/biking trail that would pass through eight towns in North Jersey, advocates say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Outrage, Lawsuit In NJ After ICE Transfers 30 Immigrant Detainees
The U.S. has moved from the Trump era to the Biden years. But the protests in Essex County continue – and so do the deportations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Power Outages Strike Montclair Amid Summer Heat Wave
Multiple power outages hit PSE&G customers in Montclair on Tuesday amid a heat wave, town officials reported.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
NJ Assembly Leader Says Budget Has ‘Tax Relief, Pension Payment’
Eliana Pintor Marin (Belleville, Newark), chair of the Assembly budget committee, played a key role in this year's annual spending plan.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
NJ Planned Parenthood Holds Montclair Rally: 'Murphy In 2021'
WATCH: The Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey endorsed Gov. Phil Murphy for re-election during a rally in Montclair.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
21-Shot Cannon Salute Will Sound In Belleville On July 4th
Belleville will once again ring with the sound of cannon fire on Independence Day.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
‘Irate’ Woman Bites Newark Nail Salon Worker On Ear: Police
Police are searching for a woman who bit two people and attacked another at a New Jersey nail salon, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Trailer For ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’ Finally Drops: WATCH
Get a glimpse of the “Sopranos” prequel movie, which was partly filmed in New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Activates Code Red, Cooling Sites As Hot Weather Drags On
Here are some tips to keep cool in Newark as the heat wave continues, including information for homeless residents and seniors.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Township Opens Cooling Stations Amid Heat Wave
Need to cool down in Montclair? Here are three places where you can beat the heat if you don’t have air conditioning.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Masks For Newark Public School Students, Staff Will Continue
New Jersey isn't making students wear masks when they return to classrooms this fall, but its largest public school district will.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Buttigieg Pushes For Gateway Tunnel After Newark-To-NYC Trip
The plan to build an $11 billion train tunnel from NJ to NY hit a wall in the Trump era. But it’s been reborn since Biden took office.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Essex County ‘Cops 4 Kids’ Awards 2021 Scholarships
The Newark-based organization celebrated this year at the Nutley VFW.
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Newark, NJ|News|
$31M Expansion Begins At Essex County Newark Tech School
Newark Tech is the third school building in the Essex County Schools of Technology District to undergo renovations in the last five years.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Scenes From West Orange High School Graduation 2021: VIDEO
“Remember, wherever your path leads – you are Mountaineers for life.”
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Newark, NJ|News|
Man Kicks In Newark Woman’s Door, Punches Her: Police
A man kicked in a woman’s door, looking for her friend. When she told him she couldn’t help, he punched her in the face, police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
In Livingston: Summer Show Featuring Works Of Joel Krause
The ACL Gallery is pleased to announce a retrospective of the work of the late Joel Krause.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
