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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Coronavirus:

United Airlines May Lay Off 36K Despite $5 Billion In Federal Aid

Possible COVID Exposure At Montclair Graduation Parties: Official

Here Are The Numbers For Millburn And Maplewood Coronavirus Cases

Steaks, Pretzels, Music: COVID Shutdown Ravages Nutley Businesses

Gargantuan Line At Newark MVC As Locations Across NJ Reopen

Short Hills Native, Fyre Fest Founder Positive For Coronavirus In Prison

Take A Sip Of ‘Normalcy’ Amid COVID At Coffee House In Essex County

Newark Airport Adapts To Coronavirus: Masks, PPE Vending Machines

Crystal Plaza In Livingston Planning ‘Over-The-Top’ Renovation

Most Montclair Parents Will Send Kids Back To School, Poll Says

South-Orange Maplewood Parents Get Survey About School Reopening

Primary Election:

Vote-By-Mail Should Go Nationwide In Pandemic, Sen. Cory Booker Says

Essex County Freeholder Primary Election Results

Eighth Congressional District Primary Election Results

NJ 10th Primary Election Results: Payne, Zinone Win

Other news in Essex County:

Newark Reaches Big Turning Point With Its Lead Water Crisis

‘Nature Is For Everyone, Not Just The Rich,’ NJ Sen. Ronald Rice Says

Aspiring Lawyer From Essex County On Reality Show, ‘Great Grass Race’

Wage Rise In Essex County Lags Behind National Average: Report

Messages Of Hope For Immigrants Skywritten Above Essex County Prison

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