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The 1970s pop icon’s children traveled to West Orange to represent their father and celebrate his life.
The West Orange Department of Senior Services tipped their cap to “Older Americans Month” with a series of community events.
More than 60 military veterans received no-cost dental care at an event in West Orange.
Hazel Elementary School’s “corner store” operates in partnership with Toni's Kitchen.
No books were damaged, the library director said. Here are some other updates ahead of next week’s reopening.
The library will remain closed this week as the cleanup effort continues. There is no danger to staff or the public, an official said.
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“Going on with your life was the best revenge.”
Several local events took place in recognition of Pride Month in West Orange, including a celebration at Town Hall.
The annual celebration honors young men who “exemplify leadership in their schools and communities.”
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The Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ honored community leaders from West Orange, Livingston and Millburn/Short Hills.
The free, family friendly event will include guided hikes at five popular green spaces in the county.
The event took place in the courtyard of the historic labs at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
East Orange is one of the “best places to live” in the Garden State, according to a new list from U.S. News & World Report.
Stunning ensembles, sequins, tulle, flowers and beauty ruled the day. See photos from the 2025 West Orange High School prom.
The popular event is one of the biggest of the year in West Orange. Here’s what to expect.
The town’s annual ceremony will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
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The board of commissioners honored several local students at their 21st annual “Essex County Celebrates Youth” event.
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A group of Mandarin students at West Orange High School made some lifelong memories during a trip to China.
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A group of West Orange High School students enjoyed "la dolce vita" during a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy.
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The Turtle Back Zoo reopened its Outback Adventure exhibit and opened a new animal wellness center.
The Bozor Brilliance Community Foundation will host its second annual event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The law of supply and demand has been hitting hard for a local church’s community outreach efforts in West Orange, administrators say.
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Fifth grade students in West Orange prepared 60 “Blankets of Hope” for people experiencing homelessness.
A West Orange-based advocacy group released a report that takes a look at “addressing menstrual equality across the globe.”
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