Essex County

West Orange High School drop-in “After School Writing Center” hosted Tuesdays and Thursdays

From West Orange Public Schools

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Montclair Starbucks workers join Summit, Ledgewood, and Danbury, CT in strike over discharge of shift supervisor, call for better working conditions

From TAPinto Montclair

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fast-food chain approved to move and expand in Newark’s Belmont neighborhood at 202-204 Springfield Ave.

From TAPinto Newark

Coach USA to discontinue routes 24, 31, and 44, running through Newark and the Oranges

From Coach USA

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How does county government work in Essex County and New Jersey?

Learn about the structure and responsibilities of county elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.

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Bloomfield’s infrastructure, accessibility, and community key topics of master plan discussions

Bloomfield begins holding workshops seeking residents into township master plan.

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Bloomfield schools’ Twilight Program, a Bloomfield High School alternative education program, supports students and families in its second year

Bloomfield High School's Twilight Program is an alternative education program for high school students experiencing school anxiety or avoidance.

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Bloomfield principals share how their schools support BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and special education students, address mental health needs

Here's how Bloomfield school principals say their schools serve the mental health needs of students and the unique needs of students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those in special education.

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.
Bloomfield public school principal share perspectives on daily life in school administration

School principals from Carteret Elementary, Bloomfield Middle, and Bloomfield High schools share how the district's highest level day-to-day administrators work.

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.
What are Bloomfield home and school associations?

Bloomfield home and school associations, or HSAs, are nonprofit organization that foster community around their schools. Here's how to get involved.

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