A Nutley couple rocked by a serious cancer diagnosis are now literally climbing mountains to help find a cure for multiple myeloma.
A free support group for families coping with addiction will convene in Nutley on Wednesday, June 5.
1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey to offer FREE therapeutic playgroup to the community.
A very special story time event
Little Ant & the Ice Cream Mystery is a sweet story for children ages 3-8
The first baby of the New Year has arrived at Clara Maass hospital in Belleville. See the happy family here.
“Discovering my dad’s letters helped me know him a lot better,” local historian and author Anthony Buccino says.
Columbia Bank Foundation presents $30,000 grant for security upgrades at the Phoenix Center.
An off-duty Essex County sheriff’s officer and mother of two put her experience as a veteran cop to work over the Labor Day weekend.
Children's book author Ilene Dudek offers nonstop fun and adventure during her local story time events.
Children's author Ilene Dudek offers fun and games during her dynamic story time events.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.
It's almost Father's Day. One Nutley family had a special message for their dad. Share your own here.
Join local author Ilene Dudek as she reads her new book Little Ant Saves the Day
The Nutley police “Bike Rodeo” will include free helmets for the 1st 100 riders, an obstacle course, safety inspections and safety tips.
We asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos in celebration of Mother's Day. Take a look at another submission from Belleville.
We asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos in celebration of Mother's Day. Take a look at this submission from Belleville.
Little Ant Saves the Day is chock-full of adventure
Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville has seen a "slight increase" in flu patients. Here’s what you need to know about visiting policies.
“Insurance will only cover so much and we do not expect to recover much, if anything, from the driver,” the Belleville man’s daughter says.
A New Jersey fireman says that one of the best medical aids for his seizure-afflicted daughter is one of the simplest: a dog.
The Nutley Health Department and Nutley Police Department have joined forces to create a new program for area youth.
Learn how the Nutley Public Library helped to make a New Jersey bookworm’s “dream proposal" come true.
Tell us about a funny moment you’ve shared with your dog, cat or other animal companion. We’ll showcase the best replies.
New Jersey-based Keeping Babies Safe will give new cribs to 127 families in the Essex County area.
Family magazine lists 508 New Jersey towns. See the entire Essex County ranking list here.
What did the parents name the baby? Find out here.
“It’s not cool to be the cool parent,” an Essex County mother says. See 9 more child-rearing tips here.
Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.
Find out how to sign up for the “Let’s Get Moving Class” or the “Fun With Music” program here.
Does your child need a new car or booster seat? They might, as of September 1.
Trends include low household income and high child care costs.
Want to be on TV? Your appearance could help provide a facelift for the municipally run shelter.
Applications are due by April 17; recipients must be a graduating senior.
The 13th annual event will raise funds to support rehabilitation research and employment initiatives to help people with disabilities.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.