Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
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An estimated 210 home fires per year begin with Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Patch reviews some of the top stories this week in South Orange and Essex County.
The Yogi Berra Museum will host an appraisal event for Essex County sports memorabilia collectors on Dec. 12.
Football season, wrestling tourneys at forefront of possible change; earlier start times for fall and winter seasons also on the ballot.
On Wednesday, October 28th, my parents, specifically my Craig Woolridge experienced an absurd act of racial profiling in his very own home.
Take a break from the holiday madness and lend a helping hand in Essex County this winter.
School officials issued a Code Yellow alert at Columbia High School in Essex County on Thursday afternoon.
For most commuters, the fare will increase $1, from $14 to $15.
A former municipal police officer in Essex County is accused of abducting a 3-year-old and stabbing her mother.
Want to take the kids to visit Santa Claus in Essex County? Here’s a list of places that are hosting Kris Kringle for 2015.
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A doctor of microbiology breaks down some of the dirtiest things you come in contact with on a daily basis.
Scientists at New Jersey Institute of Technology and Princeton University has some interesting things about ants to tell you.
Gas prices are projected to hit a major milestone. Now’s the time to fill up your tanks, South Orange.
President Obama toured Integrity House and spoke with leaders and clients of the program as a part of his criminal justice reform push.
Spend the Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa holidays scoping out 100,000 lights at the Essex County zoo during this family-friendly event.
The East Orange General Hospital issued a temporary diversion order on Monday.
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What major retail stores will be open with the best deals and cheap bargains on Black Friday?
The eastbound lane of the busy Essex County road will be closed to traffic on Nov. 20, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
Celebrate Christmas at the Hall Starting Dec. 1
“It’s not cool to be the cool parent,” an Essex County mother says. See 9 more child-rearing tips here.
Comcast Says No to YES, Drops Yankees, Nets From TV Programming.
READER POLL: After an alleged pit bull attack in South Mountain Reservation, Essex County readers expressed serious concern. Find out why.
On Thursday, December 3rd, see a screening of the movie “LIVING FOR 32,” a film by Virginia Tech shooting survivor Colin Goddard.
The former South Orange resident was in the Roseland Senior Citizens Club and ex-president and was secretary of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Here's a great play dough recipe, and lots of creative ways to use it to encourage imaginative play with your kids
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MapSo SafeRides is seeking donations to keep our community safe! The student-run organization is at our largest ever and needs your help!
Hundreds of students across Essex County refused to take the PARCC standardized exam last year.
Join Team Zoey in the Fight Against Progeria on November 28 in Verona Park
More than 60 N.J. communities have the among the highest foreclosure rates in the country. Is your town on these lists?