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Government/Politics:

ICE Arrests Roofers, Chef, Handyman In Essex County

This NJ City's Drop In Homicides Is Leading The Nation, New Data Shows

Trump Deportations Could Cost NJ Taxpayers $3K Each, Study Finds

Large NJ School District Prepares To Enforce New State Law On Student Phones

Sherrill Moves Family From Essex County To Governor’s Mansion

NJ University Adds To Its Public News Network

Essex County Mourns For 3 Community Leaders: Samuels, Faccone, McNeil

5 NJ Governors Agree: Helping Prisoners Heal From Trauma Can Pay Big Dividends

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ Is ‘2nd Best State To Live In,’ New Report Says – Here’s Why

Upgrades At Busy NJ Airport Will Help Reduce Delays, Improve Safety: Feds

Essex County Town Is Fighting Back Against Floods – Here’s How, Officials Say

Students At This NJ University Will See Tuition Hike: Report

Traffic Roundabout In This NJ Town Will Cut Down On Delays, Crashes: Officials

Essex County District Will Remove Solar Panels From Roofs At 2 Schools

This Park Is One Of County’s ‘Most Utilized’ – It Just Got A $1.7M Facelift

Retail Center In Essex County Sells For $7M: Reports

Want even MORE local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Homes Destroyed + Deadly Shooting + Cars Hit Pedestrians

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Firefighters + Teacher Of Year + Wrestling + Trash Becomes Art

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