Do you have a gripe with service at the Port Authority? Now you’ve got a familiar face to send your complaints to, Essex County.
A lecturer once ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment for posting a Tweet never worked at Montclair State University, administrators say.
The Marijuana Justice Act would “remedy many of the failures of the War on Drugs,” a U.S. senator says.
Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Montclair and Essex County.
Clergy members will hold a ritual Tisha B'av service in solidarity with immigrants and refugees at the Elizabeth Detention Center on July 31
Mega-billions in federal funds are up for grabs. Chairman Frelinghuysen says the bills will help N.J. and the nation. Others beg to differ.
Freeholder President: “On average, women in the USA make 20 cents less on the dollar than men.”
Milling and paving work is scheduled to begin on July 26 that will affect the areas around Melrose Place and Harrison Avenue.
Essex County finished improvements at Weequahic Park, Glenfield Park and Cedar Grove Park. What parks might be next on the list?
Dems: “Frelinghuysen could hire Atticus Finch and Clarence Darrow's ghost, but it still wouldn’t change the fact that he abused his power."
Mikie Sherrill, an ex-Navy helicopter pilot and assistant U.S. attorney, will challenge Rodney Frelinghuysen in NJ’s 11th District.
One is a “communist.” The other is a “bully.” And together, they make for a heck of a water cooler conversation.
24 percent of all the homeless people in the state live in Essex County, a study claims.
Who will manage to attract more supporters at this year's July 4th parade in Montclair... the Socialists or the Republicans?
NJ Transit plans to add more buses at some Morris & Essex line stops while trains are diverted to Hoboken this summer.
“Racism can’t be fought with more racism,” college administrators said, defending their decision to fire Lisa Durden.
One of New Jersey’s busiest offices has a new acting prosecutor: Robert Laurino.
The country’s “largest immigration reform group” said President Trump is betraying the very workers he pledged to protect.
The proposed “Hand Up, Not A Hand Out” ordinance would create an “affirmative action set-aside program” in Essex County.
The meeting will take place on Jun. 27 and all residents interested in sharing thoughts and opinions are encouraged to attend.
Sick of hearing about the differences that tear us apart? Read about some examples of New Jersey politicians uniting for the common good.
“Marijuana prohibition has been a failure and it has created a civil rights crisis in New Jersey,” the ACLU says.
Wealthy team owners don’t need federal tax breaks to build new stadiums, U.S. Senator Cory Booker says.
Do you believe that “corporations do not equal people?” A new advocacy group in Montclair needs your help.
The information they got was not encouraging, according to one mayor.
The June 11 rally in Essex County aims to “raise awareness and mobilize in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.”
Frelinghuysen: “Supporting our Marines and their families will remain a number one priority for me.”
See early results for the 2017 Primary Election in Essex County, including local Democratic and Republican choices for N.J. governor.
See a sample ballot and polling places for the 2017 Primary Election in Essex County, New Jersey.
24 new U.S. citizens will take their Oaths of Allegiance in Montclair. See their countries of origin here.
The repair work at NY Penn Station will impact rail commuters throughout New Jersey. Is your daily commute about to change?