Around Maplewood: Era Of Sherrill + Jury Duty + Cursive Writing

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.

Government/Politics:

Meet NJ’s New Governor: 9 Things To Know About Mikie Sherrill

6 Executive Orders From NJ’s New Governor – And What They Mean

High-Ranking NJ Religious Leader Pleads For Peace On World Stage

350,000 Ex-Cons In New Jersey Regain Their Jury Duty Rights

Protests Against Essex County Deer Cull Planned At 2 Local Reservations

Who Will Replace Sherrill In NJ-11? Candidates Introduce Themselves [WATCH]

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

AI-Created Rumors Spread After NJ School Lockdown, Shelter-In-Place

NJ American Water Wants To Hike Rates For Garden State Customers

National Bookseller Is Moving Its Store At North Jersey Mall To New Location

ShopRite Locations Across New Jersey Are Holding Job Fairs: See The List

NJ Schools Must Teach Cursive Writing Again, Legislators Cheer For New Law

Want more local news? See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Police Shooting + Fatal Hit-And-Run + Theft From School

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: MLK + Lottery Winner + Big Donations

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