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Government/Politics:
More ‘No Kings’ Protests Planned In Essex County (See Locations)
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5 Crucial Issues In NJ Governor Race: Here's Where Sherrill, Ciattarelli Stand
Obama Endorses Sherrill For NJ Governor, Trump Backs Ciattarelli
Ciattarelli Says He Will Sue Sherrill For Defamation
'Opioid Jack': Sherrill Doubles Down On Accusations Against Ciattarelli
Police Followed Protocol During Controversial Protest, NJ Mayor Says
NJ Event Commemorates 30th Anniversary Of 'Million Man March'
5 Important Issues In NJ Governor Race: Here's Where Sherrill, Ciattarelli Stand https://t.co/mNCSxYnChu
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Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:
Judge Halts Construction On Controversial Power Plant In Essex County
West Orange Cops Promoted, New Probationary Firefighter Sworn In
$8M Settlement Reached After Prisoner’s Vicious Beating In Essex County
New ShopRite Will Replace Old Grocery Store, Grand Opening Events Planned
Essex County Teen Was Told He'd Never Walk—Now He Plays High School Football

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