West Orange, NJ|News|
East Orange To Hold 2021 Independence Day Fireworks Show
East Orange will hold a free “Independence Day Spectacular,” including a fireworks show.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
- Hoboken, NJ
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Videos Cause Renewed Look At Bloomfield Police Shooting: Report
“I know for a fact I didn’t try to run them cops over.”
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Essex County Will Use Trucks To Spray For Mosquitos In 7 Towns
The spraying will take place in Livingston, West Caldwell, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland, Millburn and Fairfield.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
5 Weekend Things To Do In Essex County: Zoo, Pool, 'Drag Bingo'
This weekend’s events include a vaccine clinic at the zoo, a live cabaret, a world premiere, a summer pool bash and "drag bingo."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Annual Newark Arts Festival Will Celebrate ‘Creative Resilience’
The Newark Arts Festival, now in its 20th year, will celebrate “Creative Resilience” as it returns to in-person programming.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Pioneer Anna Easter Brown Honored For Juneteenth
“We have four generations in the same room today to honor a West Orange historical figure, but also to reflect on slavery.”
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic In Montclair At Wally Choice Center
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available at a free COVID-19 clinic in Montclair.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Resident Reports ‘Suspicious’ Delivery Man To Police
A witness told police he spotted a man on the street wearing a UPS delivery uniform – but he had a FedEx package under his arm.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Progressives, GOP Blast Lawmakers As Budget Vote Nears
These New Jersey liberals and conservatives have found a common gripe: this year’s “shameful” budget process.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Schools Will Observe Eid Holiday After Girl’s Petition
Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday observed by Muslims worldwide, will join Christmas, Yom Kippur and Good Friday in Montclair’s schools.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Free Summer Concert Series Coming To Belleville For 2021
Has a new summer tradition been born in Belleville? See the lineup of performers here.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Passes ‘Historic’ Laws To Protect LGBT Community
The package of legislation includes all-gender restrooms, job protections and a resolution on “gay-to-straight” conversion therapy for kids.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Theft Probe In West Orange Leads To Act Of Kindness From Police
It wasn’t about a bicycle. It was about fixing the broken heart of a 12-year-old.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Pandemic Freeze On Rent Increases Will Continue In Montclair
Montclair's temporary moratorium on rent increases for tenants will continue until October. It was first passed in May 2020.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
American Sampler In Montclair Closing After 4 Decades
Montclair Center: “Pam had a great run and is looking forward to retirement.”
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Disabilities Committee To Host Summertime Santa Event
A “fully vaccinated Santa” will be coming to Livingston this summer – and local residents with special needs are invited to the party.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair ‘Caravan For Heroes’ Replaces July 4th Holiday Parade
The Montclair Celebrates 4th of July committee will hold a car caravan to honor front-line workers, community groups and local businesses.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Supreme Court Rules On Newark Charter School Expansions
The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld a decision that paved the way for the expansion of seven charter schools in Newark.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Vehicles Stolen In Bloomfield At 7-Eleven, Beardsley Avenue: PD
During one incident, a man stole a victim’s car while she was filling up her tires with air, Bloomfield police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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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