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“His grit to keep getting into ‘good trouble’ made him an institution in New Jersey politics,” a peer said of Sen. Ronald Rice (D-28). https://t.co/1EHZKfB1pA

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Police say two Maplewood women, 18, were walking in town on Thursday night and robbed by 2 men, one with a gun. https://t.co/mUqRSItx26

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Gov. Phil Murphy ordered flag to fly at half-staff for Maureen Odgen, a 7-term congresswoman who served Essex and Union counties. https://t.co/G4nMgPmWcZ

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Check out some of our top stories this week in South Orange and Essex County. https://t.co/QxLbcrhc9d

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Supporters say the law will boost nurses, doctors and staff. Critics say it will put a huge burden on hospitals and other providers. https://t.co/BrMFqTwjDZ

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NJ followed the agency's lead in loosening school protocols, but federal health officials still recommend masks in parts of the state. https://t.co/2rYyl3m9N2

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Police chiefs from Maplewood and South Orange, as well as school officials, will discuss school safety and changes in this virtual forum. https://t.co/MVIuoEF5qg

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A 4-month-old child found unresponsive at a daycare this month was suffering from skull fractures and brain bleeding, according to officials https://t.co/57gLPgdsNL

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Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to make its New Jersey debut with three locations by 2023, according to reports. https://t.co/loI12Lb8Nd

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There are plenty of doggos and kitties that need adoption or fostering in Essex County. Meet five of them – and learn how to help. https://t.co/8yQGeDHU5i

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Both towns have facilities that use Ethylene Oxide (EtO), elevating cancer risk for people who live nearby, environmental officials say. https://t.co/KXWprJedM8

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NJ Transit suspended service in both directions between Montclair State University and Newark Broad Street – here’s why. https://t.co/hM7YKceKns

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A Millburn resident got a call about a woman and a dog sitting outside a nearby Wawa. The woman had nowhere to go and no shoes on her feet. https://t.co/Nazxd6xsos

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New Jersey has been confident but cautious about its water supply during this hot, dry stretch. But conditions worsened in recent days. https://t.co/IXF78pR8gx

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NJCPA: Millionaires and big corporations will pay more. Most taxpayers will see lower costs for prescription drugs, health care and energy. https://t.co/r4qI8Cw7a0

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A NJ correctional officer admitted attempting to smuggle a cell phone into jail for a prisoner in exchange for a bribe, officials said. https://t.co/JJwijxztBD

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A Newark man was indicted Tuesday for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a minor girl, federal officials said. https://t.co/DNsN6KxrFv

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He grew up on a Short Hills estate, then donated it to become Greenwood Gardens. Philanthropist and author Peter Blanchard has died at 71. https://t.co/hPDopGLbYK

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Confirmation of the nation’s first polio case in nearly a decade has fueled concerns in New Jersey and nationwide. https://t.co/ht2YAIrY6Y

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Masks are no longer required at indoor events, but attendees must show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test result. https://t.co/C2QT8NRFjJ