Coming up: 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival on the South Orange Patch calendar
Happening soon: 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival on the South Orange Patch calendar
Check out some of our top stories this week in South Orange and Essex County.
And on the South Orange Patch calendar - 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Make time for Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe on the South Orange Patch calendar
May 29 @6pm |What came after Brown v. Board of Education when schools were forced to integrate? Free exhibit and community discussion.
We’re back with Part 2 of Jesus and Jazz with the Masters this Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
David Rosenthal as keynote and honors longtime agent Dennis Arfa in a two‑day celebration of Joel’s music and legacy.
A four-event series in Essex County will explore segregation and movements for reparations in New Jersey.
Spotted on the South Orange calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe
Spotted on the South Orange calendar: 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
Bestselling author Arthur Brooks gave the commencement address to graduating students at Seton Hall University in South Orange.
South Orange is among the New Jersey towns that has received funding to run “Click It or Ticket” campaigns in 2026.
Live bands, great food, local vendors, and the NY/NJ World Cup Soccer Bus power the 2026 MayFest Street Fair on Springfield Ave.
“Thankfully, a family of four and their dog made it out safely because their smoke alarms alerted them in time.”
Leaders, artists, and businesses are invited to shape the region's cultural and economic future at a gathering for a National Heritage Area.
The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies will hold the annual event at Seton Hall University on June 11.
This is a rare convergence of artistry, spirit, and swing—right inside Mt. Zion AME Church Milburn, where music and ministry meet.
Volunteers delivered holiday meals throughout North Jersey. A Model Seder event also inspired some holiday camaraderie.
Two separate burglaries were recently reported in South Orange, including an incident involving a police chase.
Programs throughout South Orange and Maplewood bring residents together through art, history, dialogue and family-friendly gatherings
South Orange privatized its water system last year. The deal with New Jersey American Water included five years of “rate stabilization.”
President Trump has fired back at protesters, denying that he is a “king” and saying that he “works his ass off to make our country great.”
Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The building houses a local restaurant on the ground floor.
For New Jersey families, the backyard is everything. The pool builder they choose should be too.