Around Maplewood: Snowstorm + ICE + Real Estate + Train Derailment

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:

NJ Congressional Dems Back Effort To Ban Private Prison Contracts With ICE

'ICE Out Of NJ': Essex County Protesters Rally In Solidarity With Minneapolis

Anti-ICE Activists Tell Local School Board To Cut Ties With NJ Food Company

Critics Blast Billionaire's Plan To Raze North Jersey Forest For Apartments

Trains And Buses In NJ-11: Congress Candidates Talk Public Transportation

NJ City Is Selling 6 Properties For $100 Each In Latest Affordable Housing Push

Essex County Town Pushes Back Against Scathing ‘Opioid’ Report From NJ Comptroller

North Jersey Mayor Returns From 6-Month Military Deployment In Iraq

NJ American Water Wants To Hike Rates For Garden State Customers

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Essex County Man Dies While Shoveling Snow, Found With Shovel In Hand: Police

Essex County Teen Reported Missing Amid Major Snowstorm, Police Say

Essex County Snowfall Totals: Winter Storm Leaves Region Blanketed In Snow

Can Snow Shovelers 'Save' Parking Spots? Here's What Police Say In This NJ Town

Train Derailment In Essex County: Here’s What Happened, Investigators Say

PATH Suspensions Will Impact Riders At 3 Stations

Here's When New Target Store In Essex County Will Open, Company Says

Want more local news? See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fatal Crash Videos + Phony ICE Agent + Sex Trafficking + Pokémon Cards

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Lifesaving Gift + Inspiring Firefighter + Rowing Champs

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