How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Chef Lidia Coming to Short Hills

Blood Drive in Memory of Ex-Orange Fire Chief

AAA Coat Drive Benefits Those in Need

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Annual Frank Schott Blood Drive Held In November

Stage Left Restaurant of New Brunswick graciously feeds all donors a delicious Irish breakfast in appreciation for their donation!

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Local Business Owner Serves As Delegate in India

South Orange business owner travels to New Delhi, India for Wellness Summit.

New Jersey Ranks Among Sexiest Accents

Mayor Performs First Same-Sex Marriage in West Orange

"We really wanted to get married today, the first day same-sex marriage became legal, because it is so symbolic,” Gerard A. Racioppi said.

Friendly Felines Need a Home All Their Own

Pet Adoption Day is Saturday at the Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility.

A Food Drive With a Creative Twist

CANstruction returns to the Livingston Mall.

A Dog Down on Her Luck Needs a Loving Home

Come see Daisey this Saturday at the Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility's pet adoption day.

Shillelagh Club Will Put the 'Bald' in St. Baldrick This Saturday

This annual fundraiser returns to help fund cures for childhood cancers.

Caddies Walk to Remember 9/11

Men grab their golf bags and march to the World Trade Center from West Orange to honor and remember local victims.

PTA Movie Night at OSPAC on Saturday

The New Jersey Arts Incubator will present 'Back to the Future' as a fundraiser for the West Orange High School PTA.

Friday Will Be 'Once in a Blue Moon'

Take a photo of the full moon this weekend and post it on the West Orange Patch! The person who has the best photo will win a Patch iPhone cover and a T-shirt!

Featured Feline of the Week Needs Home

The West Orange Animal Welfare League will have its pet adoption day this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Car Wash Hosts Fundraiser for Murder Victim's Family

The West Orange Car Wash will donate $5 for every car washed on Saturday to the family of the man that was shot and killed outside Misty's Bar last week.

West Orange Woman Donates Kidney to Stranger

Diane Allen, mother of two, says she hopes to show how safe the operation has become.

Back 2 School Benefit Helps Disadvantaged Kids

For the fourth year in a row, the National Council of Jewish Women sets up a department store in B’nai Shalom offering school supplies for low-income students.

Library Book Group Meets Monday, July 2

Bibliophiles will meet July 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library.

West Orange Featured in WSJ

Local blogger Beverly Meaux quoted in article.

Township Asks: What Should Be Done With Ridgeway Property?

Residents can give their input tonight to local officials.

Vision for Vacancies: What Should Move to the Former Ekko Restaurant?

Property up for auction next month.

New Audiobooks at the Local Library

Hundreds of new titles to choose from for all ages.

One Year Later: Nikhil Badlani Remembered With Concert

Many gather at Liberty Middle School on Monday, June 11, for tribute.

Monday Moment of Silence May Close South Mntn Streets (Briefly) at 2:52

Nikhil Badlani will be remembered on Monday, June 11.

Weekend Scrapbook: Shillelagh Club Sports Expo

Many turned out Sunday for a day of hurling, rugby and food.

Last Chance: Earth Day Events in Essex County

Environmental Center & Turtle Back Zoo Hold Special Events.