Summer Activities In Essex County: Butterflies, Yoga, Music, Zoo-Vies

Summer has arrived in Essex County, and there are plenty of things to do if you want to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

East Orange Honors LGBTQIA+ Allies At Pride Flag Raising Event

Three local advocates earned a big thank-you from city officials for their contributions to the community.

Patch West Orange: How To Post Events, Announcements, Classifieds

Learn how create events, classifieds and articles on Patch West Orange. It's easier than you think!

Coyote Attack Reported At South Mountain Reservation In Essex County

"We ask that anyone visiting the reservation be extremely cautious," an Essex County official said.

Around West Orange: Tax Battle + Airport Delays + Crash Magnet

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Big Updates At Libraries In East, South Orange: Renovation, BCCLS

The East Orange library is taking on a big renovation project. The South Orange library joined the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.

Around West Orange: Fed-Up Docs + New Target Store + Military Spending

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Turtle Back Zoo To Hold 2023 ‘Family Pride Night’ In Essex County

Feeling LGBTQ Pride in Essex County? Show it off at the Turtle Back Zoo’s upcoming “Family Pride Night.”

Around West Orange: Pride + Juneteenth + Tax Cuts + Dead Fish Mystery

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Students At West Orange High School Celebrate Pride Month

West Orange High School’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance helped kick off Pride month with a ceremony and visits to schools in the district.

Pride Celebration In West Orange Shows Love For LGBTQ Community

Hundreds of people turned out to show support for their neighbors at an annual Pride event in West Orange.

East Orange Will Kick Off Summer Music Series: ‘Gospel In The City’

The festival will feature a range of traditional and contemporary gospel music, and will be headlined by some entertainment powerhouses.

Military Service Runs In Family For West Orange High School Alum

Colin Joshua Len Morgan graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He isn’t the first in his family to do so.

Around West Orange: Debt Ceiling + Power Plant + Pride Month

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In West Orange: Lefty Boland Golf Tourney To Benefit Special Needs

Want to play a round of golf for a good cause?

Report Lead Service Pipes In West Orange, NJ American Water Says

The clock is ticking on a state-mandated deadline to replace every lead water service line in New Jersey – including West Orange.

Patch West Orange: Learn How To Post Events, Classifieds, News

Learn how create events, classifieds and articles on Patch West Orange. It's easier than you think!

Around West Orange: Crime + Money + Military + MTV

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West Orange Commerce Chamber Brings Back Annual Awards For 2023

The chamber will present awards for Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year.

‘Flags For Heroes’ Are On Display In West Orange

As residents drive along Pleasant Valley Way, they will see 100 U.S. flags flying in front of West Orange High and Kelly Elementary schools.

Senior In West Orange Writes Award-Winning Essay About Scoliosis

Mary Lauri Bartola of West Orange: "I knew it wouldn’t be easy; nothing worth fighting for ever is."

Coyotes Seen In West Orange – But That’s Not New

Sightings of the animals – which play an important role in the ecosystem, experts say – have been uncommon but not rare in West Orange.

West Orange Gets $1.1M In Federal Funds For O’Connor Park Upgrades

The money will be used for updating and improving the street hockey rink, basketball court, and handball and racquetball courts.

West Orange Students Take Trip To Taiwan During Spring Break

“Students returned with a deep understanding of how Asian people’s lives are very different, yet so similar to their own.”

Bio-Retention Systems Installed At 5 West Orange Schools

The planting was done by town workers, local parents and students, and community volunteers.

Memorial Day Masses & Cardinal Tobin To Dedicate Chapel Mausoleum

Unite with Veterans and Families at Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries: Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives Serving God and Country

‘Brew At The Zoo’ Event Will Return To Turtle Back For 2023

The annual event in Essex County will include more than 50 craft beers. There will be entertainment, food and extended animal viewing hours.

Haitian Flag Raising In West Orange Will Take Place Monday

A Haitian flag raising ceremony and celebration will take place at West Orange Town Hall on May 15.

Around West Orange: Gun Violence + Laws + Taxes + Bullying

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Pruning Slated For 2 Ailing Trees Near West Orange Town Hall

Workers may remove two trees that are in “severe decline.” New trees will replace them, if so, town officials said.

West Orange Officers Take Up The Call For 2023 Police Unity Tour

West Orange police are riding bicycles from New Jersey to Washington D.C. for the fundraising tour, which honors deceased officers.

LGBTQ Pride Event Will Return To West Orange In 2023

A celebration of LGBTQ pride will be returning to West Orange in 2023.

US Senator From West Orange Joins Astronaut Hall Of Fame: Mark Kelly

“To have played a small part in the world’s greatest space program was a privilege,” the West Orange native said.

Around West Orange: Traffic + Workplace Rally + Tax Hike + Aerosmith

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Cops, Firefighters Earn ‘Valor Awards’ From 200 Club Of Essex County

The Two Hundred Club of Essex County tipped its cap to several local firefighters and police officers as part of its annual Valor Awards.

Hope For Ukraine: Essex County Nonprofit Nominated For Award

An award that “celebrates the work of groundbreaking nonprofit organizations” has named its 2023 finalists, including Hope For Ukraine.

Around West Orange: Tax Protest + Mom Mourns Sons + Real Estate

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Trip To Italy Leaves Lasting Impression On West Orange HS Students

"It was a journey filled with unforgettable experiences that left a lasting impression on the students," a teacher said.

West Orange Seniors Enjoy Cherry Blossoms At Branch Brook Park

The West Orange Department of Senior Services sponsored a free outing for local residents to Essex County’s Branch Brook Park.

Around West Orange: Environment + Development + Schools + Pets

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