Around Maplewood: Taxes + Election Winner + ICE + Train Tunnel

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:

Mejia Wins NJ-11 Democrat Election: Progressive Politics Prove Popular In Primary

Malinowski Concedes NJ-11 Election, Says ‘Dark Money’ Impacted Race

Mejia Got Big Boost From These 3 Essex County Towns, Advocates Say

Fed-Up NJ Construction Workers Rally Over Stalled Train Tunnel: ‘It Sucks, Man’

Bipartisan Panel In Essex County Will Shed Light On Immigration Enforcement

NJ Muslim Rights Group Is Collecting Ramadan Donations For ICE Detainees

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Essex County Ranked By Property Taxes: See Town-By-Town Map

New 'Greenway' In North Jersey Will Prevent Flooding: Here's How [VIDEO]

Power Plant Upgrades Planned At ON3 Complex On Route 3

Essex County Town Mourns Death Of Beloved Teacher, Ex-Council Member

NJ Library Still Closed After Water Leak Causes ‘Extensive Damage’

Black Liberation Flag Raised At NJ High School For Black History Month

Volunteers Needed For Domestic Violence Court Advocate Program In Essex County

Want more local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fatal Crashes + Carjacked Ambulance + Missing Woman Found Dead

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Sea Turtles + Town Pride + Oldest Priest

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