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    Montclair, NJ News

    Catch up on this week's top stories in Essex County.

    A pedestrian was killed and a school evacuated after a 911 call in Essex County. Meanwhile, families were scammed out of thousands of dollars.

    On a more positive note, a local non-profit received $90K in grants through the Montclair Foundation.

    In government news, the House passed "Big Beautiful Bill," which has implications for New Jersey residents. Three Congress members from Essex County voted against the bill, citing concerns about its impact on the state's budget.

    Other notable stories include:

    * A retirement community will replace a former garden center in Cedar Grove

    * Kushner is building new apartment buildings in Livingston

    * A busy cargo terminal at the Port of Newark is getting a boost from solar power

    * A Holocaust survivor visited a NJ middle school and spoke with students

    * Free tax assistance is available to local residents in Newark

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    See crime and public safety coverage for the week here. Good news stories from Essex County can be found here.

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