Patch reviews this week’s top stories in South Orange and Essex County.
Do you know a local unsung hero in South Orange that you’d like to see get his or her due? Let us know their story here.
Check out which New Jersey colleges and universities made the list for "best dorms."
How many of Essex County’s “Places To Eat Before You Die” have you visited?
Essex County resident John Castano will take over as new executive director of the Newark-based NJ SEEDS.
South Orange native and filmmaker Desmond Thorne plans to shoot his upcoming movie, “The Disruption,” in his hometown.
South Orange police say have fun with Pokemon Go, but do it responsibly.
The pizza delivery driver was delivering food on Village Road at the time of the alleged robbery, South Orange police say.
Do you know where your local PokeStops are in Essex County? Find out here.
We asked Patch readers on Facebook what streets they thought needed a speed bump. Find out what your neighbors told us.
An officer allegedly pepper sprayed multiple teens following a township 4th of July fireworks celebration, a report says.
Projects to be placed on hold include a repair on Academy Street in South Orange currently contracted at $242,000.
See a list of the New Jersey students selected to the Paper Mill Playhouse program here.
Returning for its 3rd season (previously called the Cultural Heritage Festival), XRootsFest will take place at Flood’s Hill in South Orange
Share your best fireworks and July 4th photos with us here, South Orange.
LongHorn Steakhouse's grill masters will be available this weekend to answer questions on the phone, online, and with texts.
South Orange police arrested a local 16-year-old after he allegedly assaulted another youth and stole his backpack, authorities say.
Will the rain affect fireworks celebrations in Essex County? See a list of shows for 2016 here.
Join us for a full day of jazz!
Library patrons should expect the reading bug to bite, but bed bugs?
Stop & Shop has raised over $15 million for Memorial Sloan Kettering since 2001
Police say that the tragic Essex County shooting appears to be accidental.
Sound off about your personal pet peeve here, South Orange commuters. We’ll publish the best answers in an upcoming article.
We asked Patch readers what they would build or fix in Orange Patch with $1 million. Here’s what you said.
Maplewood taxpayers would reportedly save big under the proposed plan… at the expense of some of Essex County’s poorest students.
Speech and Debate Team’s year culminated with a strong finish at the National Forensics Association Tournament
Bennett/Nolan family has ties to South Orange
Workshops were offered by Seton Hall faculty members
See which N.J. towns have the highest reported price spreads and find the cheapest gas in your area here.
College students from Orange, South Orange, Bloomfield and East Orange visited the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
The New Jersey Education Association assailed Christie’s plan, calling it "despicable."
Lung Cancer Alliance Fundraiser with Flip Da Skrip on July 16th at Bunny's Sports Bar, 12-14 W, South Orange Avenue, South Orange NJ.
Among the 74 members of the Class of 2016 were five South Orange residents.
All technique clinics are held on the beautiful and historic Princeton Univ. campus. Each camp is directed by our varsity Football staff.