Mattie Wilkerson continues to display her love for music by playing the piano for other residents at her nursing home.
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There will be 1,000 frozen turkeys and boxes of non-perishable food available for families in need on a “first-come first-served basis.”
The day has finally arrived, West Orange: the grand reopening of the town’s public library.
The Older Adult Advisory Board of the Township of West Orange will host a town hall meeting on Dec. 18.
A milestone recently took place in West Orange: the town’s first Ethiopian and Eritrean flag raising ceremony.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
Only about 15 percent of cadets who join earn the award. Fifteen-year-old Erin Feeney is among the latest.
The Rachel Coalition has been active in Essex County and North Jersey, working with victims and family members impacted by domestic violence
A wild turkey in West Orange has eluded capture from wildlife workers for weeks. The search continues, authorities said Tuesday.
Participants were given a unique opportunity to “step into the shoes of domestic violence victims,” organizers said.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in New Jersey, including West Orange.
Thanksgiving season isn’t a good time to be a turkey on the loose in suburbia.
Donate your gently used plastic toys in West Orange on Nov. 4.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Get Ready to Run! Join us for the 13th Annual MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk USATF Grand Prix, 500-point Event!
“It’s great to see all of you gathered here today to celebrate the work, service and contributions of Italian Americans.”
The Drive will benefit: Jersey Cares, Covenant House, the Human Needs Pantry and the West Orange Holy Trinity Pantry. It runs until Nov. 15.
“Students and staff of all backgrounds, especially Israeli and Palestinian, have loved ones in the region.”
If you hear the sound of music in West Orange on Saturday, don’t lose your cool: it’s only the high school’s annual band competition.
A church in West Orange has embarked on an interesting social experiment. The goal? To inspire good deeds in their local community.
Two West Orange schools recently held assemblies featuring the dance and drum talents of members from the Segunda Quimbamba Fokloric Center.
Mayor: “West Orange has always been a hidden gem in New Jersey, and we are thrilled to share our vibrant community with the world.”
These “Island Giants” just got some new digs in Essex County.
Sebold, one of the longest-serving Essex County commissioners, was a teacher in West Orange and is a fixture in Livingston politics.
A precautionary boil water advisory was issued for some New Jersey American Water customers after a water main break in West Orange.