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Sen. Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race

A 'Radical' From Newark Is Challenging Cory Booker: Election 2020

NJ Green Party Candidate To Sen. Booker: Now You Know How We Feel

Controversy Over $8M Amphitheater At Turtle Back Zoo Continues

Proposed $769M Essex County Budget Would Mean Small Tax Increase

Montclair Vape Shop Owner Blames 'Hysteria' For Big Drop In Sales

Crime Down 'Significantly' In Bloomfield, Officials Say

Livingston-Based Accountant Helps Write SALT Workaround Law

Clara Maass Hospital's New Top Nurse Will Lead 700 Staff Members

Newark Women Defy Body-Shamers, Take Pride In Long Fingernails

Rep. Mikie Sherrill To Hold First Town Hall Of 2020 In Livingston

Maplewood And Newark Libraries Get Grants For Adult Literacy

Raise Your Glasses: 5 Homes For Wine Lovers In Essex County

NJ Devils Fire GM Ray Shero, Head In 'New Direction'

The Moth Will Return To Maplewood in 2020; Got A Story?

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