Komodo Dragons, Gators At Turtle Back Zoo Will Get $4M Exhibit

These cool reptiles at the Turtle Back Zoo are about to get a new home. Here are the details of the zoo’s upcoming “Island Giants” exhibit.

County Replaces 'Deteriorating, Deficient' Bridges In The Oranges

One bridge was built in 1920 and the other in 1930, Essex County officials said.

Election Day In West Orange: Who Is On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to vote in West Orange.

West Orange Mayor Candidate Profile: Joe Krakoviak

Patch posed four questions to Joe Krakoviak, one of the candidates running for mayor in West Orange in 2022. Here are his replies.

NJ Launches New ‘Drug Court’ Program At 6 Sites, Including East Orange

“Non-violent individuals suffering from addiction deserve treatment and a chance to live healthy lives, rather than criminal prosecution.”

West Orange 2022 Election Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

Here’s what you need to know about voting in the 2022 general election if you live in West Orange.

West Orange Will Save On Garbage Fees, County Says: Here’s Why

The Essex County Utilities Authority is now “debt-free.” Here’s why that matters for West Orange, officials say.

West Orange Mayor Candidates Face Off At Public Debate: Video

There are four candidates seeking to replace Mayor Robert Parisi: Joe Krakoviak, Cindy Matute-Brown, Susan McCartney and Bill Rutherford.

West Orange Mayor Candidate Profile: Susan McCartney

Patch posed four questions to Susan McCartney, one of the candidates running for mayor in West Orange in 2022. Here are her replies.

West Orange Mayor Candidate Profile: Bill Rutherford

Patch posed four questions to Bill Rutherford, one of the candidates running for mayor in West Orange in 2022. Here are his replies.

NJ Bill Would Inform Home Buyers, Renters Of Flood Risks: Sen. Codey

A proposed state law would require home sellers and landlords to disclose if their property is at risk from floods, Sen. Richard Codey says.

How To Expunge Court Records: Workshop In Essex County

The Oranges and Maplewood Branch NAACP will host a workshop on how to expunge court records on Oct. 13.

Here’s How Many Homeless People Live In East Orange: Report

Advocates and volunteers counted the state’s homeless population on a single night last winter. Here’s how many they found in East Orange.

Watch West Orange Candidate Debate: Mayor, Council Election 2022

Candidates for mayor and town council in West Orange’s upcoming nonpartisan municipal election faced off at a debate forum.

More Than 400 Listings In West Orange 2022 Tax Lien Sale

The Township of West Orange will hold a tax lien sale for all unpaid delinquent taxes, sewer and other municipal charges.

4 West Orange Mayoral Candidates Will Appear On Ballot: 2022 Election

There are four candidates running for mayor in West Orange. Here’s how many signatures each of them turned in, the town clerk’s office said.

Personal Eviction Battle Spurs Professor’s Congress Run In NJ-10

Cynthia Johnson, an adjunct professor and a “victim of the housing crisis,” is running as an independent in New Jersey's 10th District.

West Orange Mayor Candidate Profile: Cindy Matute-Brown

Patch posed four questions to Cindy Matute-Brown, one of the candidates running for mayor in West Orange in 2022. Here are her replies.

NJ Advocates Pressure Gov. Murphy To Sign Housing Foreclosure Bill

“Homeownership is more than the American Dream – it is a key driver to a family's wealth,” a supporter of the proposed law said.

Mayor Candidate Forum Planned In West Orange: Election 2022

A community forum is planned for Oct. 23 for mayoral candidates in West Orange.

NJ Bill Would Help Foreclosed Homeowners Compete With ‘Flippers’

A bill sitting on Gov. Murphy’s desk would make it easier for families and nonprofits to buy homes at sheriff’s foreclosure sales in NJ.

NJ Health Care Workers Get More Job Protections With New Law

Supporters say the law will boost nurses, doctors and staff. Critics say it will put a huge burden on hospitals and other providers.

Ghebremicael Runs For West Orange Council: Taxes, Roads, Parks

Asmeret Ghebremicael: “My platform is quite simple – I care about West Orange.”

West Orange 2022 Election: Mayor, Council, BOE Races Shaping Up

November is getting closer, and so is West Orange’s nonpartisan municipal election. Here are some candidates you may see on the ballot.

GOP Candidate In Essex County Ready To Take On DiVincenzo: Op-Ed

Adam Kraemer is the Republican nominee for Essex County executive in 2022. Here are the top issues voters should be thinking about, he says.

Proposal At West Orange Nursing Home On Zoning Board Agenda

The board is scheduled to tackle several items, including an application for campus redevelopment at Daughters of Israel.

Advocates Worry That Essex County Deer Cull May Return In 2023

Thousands of deer have been killed over the past decade as part of an annual cull, which was canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.

Democrat, GOP Lawmakers Say NJ Car Thefts Are An ‘Epidemic’

A Democratic lawmaker has found common ground with a Republican peer: fighting back against car theft “gangs” that prey on teens.

Hurricane Ida Relief Money: See If You Are Eligible In West Orange

New Jersey is getting $228 million in federal dollars for storm recovery and disaster mitigation in the areas Ida hit hardest.

Indoor COVID Mask Mandate Returns In West Orange Town Buildings

A CDC recommendation has triggered a return of masks at township buildings in West Orange. See local case, hospitalization and death totals.

West Orange Among Towns Cited In Scathing NJ ‘Sick Leave’ Report

There’s a financial black hole in New Jersey, and it’s sucking money out of the pockets of local taxpayers, a state watchdog agency says.

West Orange Mayor Not Seeking Re-Election In 2022 (Updated)

Robert Parisi isn’t running for mayor again in 2022. Four people have expressed interest in replacing him.

Activists Will Rally In Essex County After SCOTUS Abortion Decision

Update: The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Activists plan to hold a protest in South Orange on Friday evening.

Proposed West Orange Town Budget Has Small Tax Increase For Homeowners

Budget season continues to roll onward in West Orange, with a "return to normal" on the horizon after the pandemic, an official said.

NJ-10 Primary Election: Payne, Oakley, Khalfani Fight For Democrat Nod

Imani Oakley and Akil Khalfani are challenging Donald Payne Jr. for the Democratic Party nomination. Learn more about each candidate here.

West Orange Voter Guide For 2022 Primary Election: What To Know

Plan to vote in the primary election? Here’s what you should know if you live in West Orange.

Taxes And Spending: West Orange To Hold Town Budget Workshop

The West Orange school budget will have a tax increase for local homeowners. Learn what the municipal budget will hold in store on May 31.

NJ Bill Would Create Board To Fight High Prescription Drug Costs

Supporters say the bill would help to reel in the “exorbitant” prices of medicine. But a business advocacy group is against it – here’s why.

East Orange Program Gives Financial Boost To First-Time Homebuyers

A city program in East Orange is helping residents to buy their first homes by giving them deferred payment loans of up to $25,000.

Thousands Of NJ Veterans Struggle With ‘Bad Paper Discharges’

Some have PTSD. Others are victims of "don’t ask, don’t tell," or got busted for smoking a joint — and it cost them their VA benefits.