The $7 million project will bring giraffes to the zoo by spring of 2016, Essex County officials say.
Nicole Dufault says “frontal lobe syndrome” was behind sex acts with six male students.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
The United Taekwondo Academy is hosting a blood drive with The Central Jersey Blood Center on Saturday, August 8 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
One of LeRoy Jones’ past opponents is calling for him to step down as Democrat chairman.
The Maplewood Community Concert Band will perform its free annual old fashioned outdoor summer concert.
Changes to the NJ HPwES program, which funds insulation, air sealing, HVAC, and other home improvement upgrades, kick into effect August 1.
It’s unknown what the fate of the 156-year-old supermarket chain and its 28,500 employees will be.
Kendall refers to nature to reflect his own path towards surrender and fulfillment.
National Weather Service issues a heat advisory for Monday; See their advice and the local forecast here.
Patch reviews the top stories of the week.
The busy county road will close for bridge construction starting on Tuesday. Read how to pass up the traffic here.
Join us for a night of Latin music, food, and more!
Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent North Jersey news here.
A sheriff’s officer interfered with massive drug bust “Operation TIDE,” prosecutors allege.
Several Essex County towns still have minor curfew laws on the books. Is yours one of them?
See how the Department of Education rated your local teachers here.
Class of 75 40th reunion
The Short Hills company helps NJ residents retrofit their homes to increase comfort and energy efficiency
The former language arts teacher has pleaded not guilty to having sexual relationships with six male students.
Saturday Workshops in Music, Photography, and Design at ORNG Ink: a youth-led user-driven arts collective in Orange's Valley Arts District.
Barnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson will join forces in 2016, pending approval from the NJ Attorney General.
The Essex County zoo bids a sad farewell to its beloved pig.
Join Morrow Church's Vacation Bible Camp, August 3-6
The woman was arrested Saturday night outside a Hanover Township hotel, police report.
Volunteers needed for 66th season of Jimmy Fund’s Theatre Program
Sunny, a six-year-old American bulldog, is the last dog remaining after the closure of the Jersey Animal Coalition building.
Our unique, fun and educational station play is open for a drop-in open house in our art studio on Tues 7/ 21 - free for new students!
Darnell, a recent college graduate, learns how enthusiasm can expand his future.
Dance the day away to classic house music here at OSPAC!
The $30 million facility will have the capacity to grow up to two million pounds of baby leafy greens and herbs per year, developers say.
The West Caldwell residents visit 10 local libraries, including Montclair, Roseland, Fair Lawn and Glen Ridge.
The 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will be held July 24 to 26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.
A new study confirms what many New Jerseyans already know.
Susan E. Niler, 50, was the sole occupant of a Jeep Cherokee when the tree fell on her car on Brookside Drive, reports say.
The victim suffered a broken arm so severe that the bone was sticking through her skin, prosecutors say.
7-Eleven stores across the nation will offer a free small Slurpee on July 11.