Newark, NJ|News|
Newark, Cedar Grove Men Among 5 New Priests Ordained In NJ
The new priests include Gabriel Celis Camacho, Luis Carlos Rodrigues de Araujo, Lynx J.M. Soliman and Christian G. Scalo.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Nonprofit Announces 2021 ‘Summer Of Services’
United Community Corporation: Offerings will include youth summer camps, programs for teens/young adults, food giveaways and more.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
RWJBarnabas To Host Men’s Health Webinar With David Diehl
“Championing Men’s Health: A Proactive Approach to Keeping You Healthy” takes place on June 29.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County 911: Fatal Shootings|Car Thefts Rise|Duckling Rescue
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Restaurants|Cop Kindness|Fairy Trail
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021: UPDATED
Searching for fireworks in Essex County? Check out Patch’s guide to local Independence Day shows and celebrations for 2021.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
22 Black-Owned Restaurants In New Jersey You Should Visit
Here’s a list of must-see places where you can score some awesome African American, African and Caribbean cuisine in New Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Essex County COVID Updates: Vaccine Visits, Town-By-Town Cases
Essex County is ahead of the nation as a whole when it comes to vaccines, CDC data shows. But a few towns are lagging behind.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing: Essex County Clinics Continue
The COVID-19 testing clinics are open to all Essex County residents. See when and where they’ll take place.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing In West Orange: County Clinics Continue
Essex County’s COVID-19 testing clinics will continue in West Orange. See when and where they’ll take place.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Free Coronavirus Testing In Newark: County Clinics Continue
Essex County’s COVID-19 testing clinics will continue in Newark. See when and where they’ll take place.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Man Tries To Grab Woman’s Purse Near Bloomfield Supermarket: PD
A man tried to snatch a woman’s purse as she was leaving a supermarket in Bloomfield, but he fled the scene empty-handed, police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Heath Official Retires, Earns Praise For COVID Response
Sue Portuese has served several Essex County towns amid the pandemic, including Montclair, Nutley, Cedar Grove and Verona.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Police Accuse Jersey City Man Of Fatal Shooting
Police charged a Jersey City resident with murder after he allegedly shot a man to death in Newark, authorities said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man, 22, Has Been Missing Almost A Week: Police
Newark police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing person, authorities announced Thursday.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Floyd Statue In Newark Vandalized With White Supremacist Graffiti
The bronze statue of George Floyd was up just a week before the vandals struck, Newark police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
These 3 Essex County Lawmakers Played Key Roles In NJ Budget
Here’s what Eliana Pintor Marin, Teresa Ruiz and John McKeon had to say about New Jersey’s $46 billion state budget.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Has Plan To Jumpstart Local Businesses: Here’s How
Newark was a city on the rise before the COVID pandemic hit. Here’s the plan to keep that momentum going, officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Bill Could Restore Subpoena Power For Newark Policing Board
A proposed state law would grant NJ municipalities the power to create “Civilian Review Boards” tasked with preventing police abuse.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark HS Students Have New Graduation Requirements: Report
Newark public school students must now apply for college financial aid, among other requirements, a report says.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
