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New Jersey Senate Panel Approves State Voting Rights Bill
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The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a voting rights bill Thursday that supporters said would counter changes to the federal Voting Rights Act.
Officers Warn Organized Crime Remains A Strong Presence In NJ
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This Free Jazz Festival Is Taking Over Montclair All Summer
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Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze
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Hollywood Juice Shop Owners Bring Luxury Wellness Experience to Scotch Plains
Ameen and Roshonda Albany are redefining what a juice bar can be with Hollywood Juice Shop in Scotch Plains, blending health, style and community to create a wellness experience that’s as elevated as it is accessible.

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