New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Spotted on the West Orange calendar: Drag Bingo Night Featuring Jolina Jasmine!
“Unearthing Our Past: Revolutionary Stories” will take place at the West Orange Public Library on Aug. 22.
And check out Virtual Open House/Transfer Event at Berkeley College on the West Orange Patch calendar
Happening soon: Virtual Open House/Transfer Event at Berkeley College on the West Orange Patch calendar
Coming up: Virtual Open House/Transfer Event at Berkeley College on the West Orange Patch calendar
The grant-funded training included behavioral health, stroke recognition, trauma care and bleeding control emergencies.
You won’t want to miss India Fest Outdoor Concert on the West Orange Patch calendar
Also check out India Fest Outdoor Concert on the West Orange Patch calendar
When the final whistle blew at MetLife Stadium, the world celebrated an unforgettable FIFA World Cup.
Want to become a firefighter or a crossing guard in West Orange? Here’s your chance.
The order came an hour after the shop perfected a new dough recipe, the owner said.
Some of the world’s most endangered animals have arrived at their new home in Essex County.
New Jersey residents of all faiths and backgrounds can "seek inner peace amid the strife of the modern world" at this upcoming free event.
Janice Campbell became heavily involved with NJ Sharing Network after her daughter passed away and became an organ donor.
Project Graduation is a national alcohol-free initiative for seniors following their high school graduation.
West Orange firefighters were recognized for helping to save a life. The department also has a new chief: Nicholas Gillo.
The West Orange African Heritage Organization will hold their annual fundraiser on June 28.
Spectrum Big Brothers pairs West Orange high school students with neurodivergent teens, young adults for weekly activities
A long list of springtime sightings is growing bigger in Essex County. Here's where bears have been spotted so far this year.
The public is invited to attend the non-sectarian event at Empty Cloud Monastery.
SEU students earn national recognition after advancing through one of physician assistant education’s premier competitions
"While the car's departure marks the end of West Orange's last physical connection to its railroading past, its story does not end here."
The West Orange Fire Department is bidding farewell to chief Anthony Vecchio.
Here are the town’s newest police officers.
“It is essential that we remind our students that they are not only seen and accepted, but most importantly, celebrated.”
How does PSE&G prepare before a hurricane?
SEU's growing partnerships with local schools help students earn college credits early and prepare for future success.
More families are balancing the demands of raising children while helping aging parents navigate life's changes.
A four-event series in Essex County will explore segregation and movements for reparations in New Jersey.
Customers are improving energy use at home and at work through smart upgrades, rebates, and efficiency programs from PSE&G
Social studies teacher Pamela Romanchuk is on a mission to teach students about the Holocaust through a very personal lens: her family.
West Orange has received a $95,913 grant to boost litter cleanup and stormwater maintenance efforts.
The resource fair helped adults 55 and up to connect with resources for job training, volunteering and more.
Participants can get reduced admission to the Turtle Back Zoo, Codey Arena and minigolf at the South Mountain Rec Complex.
With $1,300 already secured, the team is seeking additional funding to meet its goal.
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Frozen chickens and boxes of non-perishable food will be available on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last.
The recognition reflects SEU’s more than 125-year commitment to preparing women to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
These tech-savvy New Jersey students built a device capable of chucking a melon nearly two football fields away.
From a Brand Partner: For over 120 years, PSE&G has proudly provided safe and reliable service to our customers.
The West Orange African Heritage Organization will host a Women's History Month program featuring author Elaine M. Brown.
The presentation will highlight the “vital and often overlooked roles” played by women who lived in what would later become West Orange.
For New Jersey families, the backyard is everything. The pool builder they choose should be too.
From a Brand Partner: Fairways at Cranford offers peaceful golf course views & easy access to shops, events, and energy of downtown Cranford
Both are graduates of West Orange High School.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 of West Orange is one of the oldest continuously chartered Boy Scout troops in Essex County.