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Deborah Davis Ford Announces Bid For South Orange NJ Presidency

20190117 Current South Orange Trustee Deborah Davis Ford Announces Candidacy For The Office Of South Orange NJ President

Here's How Much So. Orange Households Make Annually: Census Data

New town-by-town data shows where South Orange ranks out of 561 towns in the state.

South Orange Honors Kenny Graham with Tennis Competition & Music

Honoring Kenny Graham this Weekend Renaming Tennis Courts During the 1st Kenny Graham Tennis Competition & Festival.

Fall Food Fest in the Garden

Enjoy great local food, beverages and live music while supporting Greater Newark Conservancy programs.

St. Rose of Lima Academy Student/South Orange Resident

St. Baldrick's Pediatric Cancer Research Fundraiser

Police Auction In South Orange: Found, Unclaimed Bicycles

A public auction of found and unclaimed bicycles will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 in South Orange.

7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

Around South Orange: Bank Boycott|Aretha Franklin|Legionella

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

East Orange To Host 2018 National Night Out Event

The East Orange Department of Public Safety and city officials will host a 2018 National Night Out event on Aug. 7.

Around So. Orange: Town Hall Germs|Immigrant Lawsuit|911 Victim

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

South Orange VCA Chair Passes On Reins, Will Keep Volunteering

The South Orange Village Center Alliance has a new board chair who will take over for Matt Glass.

Around South Orange: Church Sex Scandal|Fireworks|Goat Yoga

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

Seton Hall Nursing Students Pay Visit To SAGE Eldercare

The Seton Hall University student nurses spent the morning doing physical assessments, including checking vital signs and weight.

South Orange Community Gathers 3 Tons Of Produce For Food Pantry

The volunteers served 275 in-need clients, who received nearly 6,000 pounds of fresh produce.

Around South Orange: ‘Skinhead’ Rant|Animal Shelter|Unity Tour

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

Around South Orange: Amazon Bid Revealed|Hospital Grades|Penguins

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

Around South Orange: MLK|Free Wi-Fi|Biden Endorses Sherrill

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

3 Reasons To Be 'Patch Mayor' Of South Orange

The new "Patch Mayor" program is recruiting residents to sound the alarm about local events and issues.

South Orange Synagogue Bakes 400 Muffins For Food Pantry

It was “muffin madness” for religious school students at TSTI in South Orange, who baked more than 400 pastries for a local food pantry.

Around South Orange: Maggots In Jail|Child Erotica|School Threats

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.

Essex County Man Refuses To Let Debt, Job Loss Get Him Down

Sometimes you work hard, but life throws you a curveball. And that’s when people like Anthony Bygrave of Essex County dig deep.

SOMA Event: Queen-Themed Purim Party ‘Will Rock You’

The Purim retelling in Essex County will be set to live rock music from the Queen songbook.

Essex County Muslim-Jewish Sisterhood Pray In Unity

The weekend service in South Orange, which fell during Hanukkah, was dedicated to “building bridges of understanding and unity.”

South Orange Synagogue Announces ‘Project Zug’ Study

Congregation Beth El: The word zug is Hebrew for “pair” or “couple.”

These Shops In/Near South Orange Will Be Open On Christmas

Businesses in or close to South Orange open on Christmas

The 10 Best Places Serving Chicken Wings In South Orange

Yelp reviewers say why they love these 10 places in South Orange for chicken wings

Yelp! Lists The 10 Best Places To Get Coffee In/Near South Orange

Yelp! reviewers say why they love getting their coffee, tea, snacks, lunch and more

Leaf Pick Up In South Orange Extended

South Orange's leaf pick-up has changed date

The Best Nail Salons In/Near South Orange According To Yelp

Yelp reviewers say these are the best nail salons in or near South Orange

South Orange's Pop 'n Shop Has Returned For The Holiday Season

Pop 'n Shop is back at South Orange for the holidays

Best Places To Have Dessert In South Orange According To Yelp!

Yelp lists the 10 best places to grab a sweet treat

South Orange Joins Shop Local SOMA This Holiday Season

Shop Local SOMA includes South Orange stores

South Orange's Best Hair Salons According To Yelp!

South Orange's 10 Best Hair Salons on Yelp!

South Orange Village President Celebrates Birthday By Giving Back

South Orange Village President, Sheena Collum celebrates birthday by battling food insecurity.

South Orange Choir Director Wins First Place

South Orange Middle School Choir Director Wins First Place in Contest

Get Thanksgiving Dessert At South Orange Bakery

Get as many pies as the family desires before Thanksgiving at South Orange bakery