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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Drug Ring + Fatal Crashes + Mail Truck Smash-And-Grab Thefts

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Inspiring Cops + Colorful Mural + Comic Book Fest

Government/Politics:

New Poll Names Frontrunner In NJ Governor Race

NJ Town's Plan To Charge People For Protesting Is Off The Table – For Now

Watch West Orange Town Council Candidate Forum: 2025 Election

Commissioners In Essex County Town Decry Kirk Shooting: ‘Reject Political Violence’

‘Hands Across New Jersey’ Protest Crosses Through Essex County

Lyft Pays $19M To New Jersey After Audit Involving Drivers

$3M In NJ Budget Will Fuel Gun Violence Reduction Programs

NJ Town Gets $400K From State For Flood Prevention, Land ‘Revitalization’

New Jersey Offers ‘Re-Leaf’ To Cash-Strapped Marijuana Businesses

Here's Where NJ Ranked On List Of 'Most, Least Diverse States': 2025 Update

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Stephen Colbert Of NJ Wins Emmy Award After ‘Late Night Show’ Cancellation

Essex County Resident Earns Emmy Nod For Her Work On ‘Patrice: The Movie’

Newark Airport Delays Are Getting Better, Airline CEO Says – Here's Why

Airline Plans Major Hiring Wave At NJ Airport

All Elementary Schools Will Get Air Conditioning In NJ Town, Officials Say

Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary In Essex County Is Ready For Opening Day

92-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Is Coming To Essex County Town

NJ Motorcycle Dealership Will Give Away 5 Vehicles For 50th Anniversary

Former North Jersey Bowling Alley Reborn As Gym (Take A Peek Inside)

Audible Ready To Cut Ribbon On New 'Retail Hub' In Essex County

Garden Center Moves To New Essex County Location, Marks Grand Opening

SolMar Seafood Festival Will Return To Essex County For 2025: A Taste Of Portugal

Well-Known Essex County Pizzeria Will Close, Cites 'Rising Labor, Food Costs'

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