A Meme Made This East Orange Teen Famous. Now, He’s Cashing In

You probably know him as the “Popeyes Kid.” Now, his internet fame has earned New Jersey's Dieunerst Collin an advertisement deal.

West Orange Man Takes Helm Of NJ Architect Trade Group

Ronald Weston has taken the reins as president of the American Institute of Architects’ New Jersey chapter.

East Orange Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $65,000

A store in East Orange sold a winning Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket for the Jan. 9 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.

Horse Riding Center, Stable In West Orange Is Closing Its Doors

The Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange will be taking its final ride before the new year, its owners announced.

Wawa Grand Opening In The Oranges Will Include T-Shirt Giveaway

A new Wawa convenience store is set to open this week in Essex County.

West Orange Weed Entrepreneurs Celebrate A ‘Win For The Underdog’

Two “regular guys” with a dollar and a dream are on their way to opening a Black-owned cannabis dispensary in West Orange.

Know Pumpkin Prices Near West Orange Before Heading To The Patch

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field near West Orange could come at an increased cost this year.

West Orange Still Juggling Marijuana Business Applications

More than a dozen companies have expressed interest in opening a cannabis business in West Orange – including retail dispensaries.

West Orange Burlington Store Donates $5K To School At Grand Opening

The company formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory marked its arrival in West Orange with a $5,000 donation to a local school.

Grand Opening Nears For Burlington Store In West Orange

The company formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory will hold a grand opening event with free giveaways in West Orange.

$50K Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold At West Orange Supermarket

A supermarket in West Orange sold a Powerball lottery ticket worth $50,000 for the Aug. 31 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.

New Burlington Store Coming To Essex Green In West Orange

The company formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory will be opening a location in Essex County. It will be their 42nd store in New Jersey.

Mayfair Farms Closes After 80 Years Of Business In West Orange

After eight decades of making memories in West Orange, a beloved event venue has bid the town goodbye.

Here Are Some New Businesses To Visit In West Orange

West Orange has seen a wave of new businesses and expansions in 2022. Here are a few to add to your to-do list.

Free Training In East Orange Helps Residents Get Construction Jobs

The program offers free classes, union pre-apprenticeship testing and training/placement in the construction trades.

NJ Businesswoman Leaves Mark On Essex County, Earns Award

NJBIA President: “Ruthi Byrne has been a fearless force of nature in New Jersey politics and business for decades.”

Feds Sue To Block NJ Hospital Merger; ‘Bad For Patients,’ FTC Claims

RWJBarnabas Health, one of the largest hospital systems in New Jersey, wants to acquire Saint Peter’s Healthcare.

NJ Dems Praise Retail Packaging Bill; GOP Lawmaker Calls It ‘Stupid’

A proposed New Jersey law would fine online retailers for shipping items in too much packaging.

West Orange Chamber Of Commerce Gears Up For Networking Event

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its first in-person networking event of the year on June 2.

3 Future Accountants From West Orange High School Earn Scholarships

Three teens from West Orange were among six selected for a Deloitte Minority High School Scholarship.

Downtown West Orange Alliance Director Earns 'Excellence' Award

Megan Brill is "one of the most dedicated individuals" in West Orange when it comes to downtown development, a council member said.

Legal Weed Near West Orange: Where To Buy Recreational Cannabis

Adults 21 and over can buy legal marijuana from 13 dispensaries starting on Thursday. Here are the closest locations to West Orange.

3 Companies In The Oranges Get 'Compliance Awards' From PVSC

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission recognized dozens of New Jersey companies that had exemplary records last year.

West Orange Future Business Leaders Gain Skills At Conference

Nine students from the West Orange High School Future Business Leaders of America Club traveled to the state conference in Atlantic City.

NJ Cannabis Town Hall To Discuss Social Equity In Industry

A virtual “Cannabis Town Hall” will discuss social equity in the marijuana industry.

ShopRites In The Oranges To Hold Job Fair; Walk-Ins Welcome

Job searchers can walk into any ShopRite store in New Jersey on Feb. 26 for “on-the-spot interviews.”

West Orange Marijuana Entrepreneurs Offer Tips For Job Seekers

Want to become a “budtender” in New Jersey’s burgeoning cannabis industry? Here are some quick tips from a potential employer.

NJ Bill Would Fine Online Retailers Who Use Too Much Packaging

John McKeon said the inspiration behind his bill came when he ordered a magnet – and it came with more packing materials than product.

Here Are Some New Businesses To Visit In West Orange For 2022

A renovated Highlawn Pavilion. A restaurant. A pharmacy. Here are just a few new places to visit in West Orange.

Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours Near West Orange

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from stores near West Orange.

West Orange Yoga Studio Closing Doors, But Will Survive: Owner

A West Orange yoga studio that has become well-known in the community will be closing its brick-and-mortar location amid pandemic struggles.

Buy Local For Holidays In West Orange At Art Council Gift Shop

“Each visit to the Arts Center promises a shopper's paradise, with rotating pop-up shops in the gallery.”

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In West Orange

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as West Orange small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.

3 Retail Tenants Coming To Edison Village In West Orange

BK Lobster, SportsMed Physical Therapy and Golden Aide Health & Pharmacy will open in late winter/early spring.

SNL Writer Helps Welcome Aphasia Recovery Center To West Orange

The Adler Aphasia Center celebrated its new West Orange location at Congregation B’nai Shalom with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

West Orange Man Wants To Bring Marijuana Shop To His Hometown

The Library of New Jersey is a minority-owned company seeking to launch the state’s first Black-owned recreational cannabis dispensary.

East Orange General Hospital Bought By For-Profit Company

There are plans to “build a better, stronger community hospital” despite “much skepticism” in recent years, one of its new owners says.

Back-To-Back Mega Millions Lottery Wins In West Orange

West Orange has seen its second $10,000 winning lottery ticket in a week, officials announced Wednesday.

West Orange Supermarket Sells Lottery Ticket Worth $10K

A lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at the Essex Green ShopRite in West Orange. See the lucky numbers.

NJ Women Help Other Deaf Employees Find Equality In The Workplace

For Nichelle Frederic, one of the biggest obstacles on the job has been the ignorance of others.