A virtual meeting will be held to discuss potential work on the eagle exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo, Essex County officials said.
West Orange continues to reawaken from the coronavirus shutdown. See updates here.
Escorted by East Orange police, the bikers roared into City Hall Plaza and kneeled peacefully in the name of George Floyd.
A pair of petitions – one demanding the monument’s removal and another urging its preservation – each gathered hundreds of signatures.
Union: "The majority of nursing home workers are low-wage people of color whose neighborhoods suffer the worst impacts of systemic racism."
How many people have died from the coronavirus in West Orange and its nursing homes? How do the totals compare to statewide fatality rates?
A peaceful protest in West Orange was held in the names of victims such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.
Outrage, sorrow and hope for change continue to manifest in West Orange over George Floyd's death.
Here are some of the messages of hope and sadness seen in West Orange over George Floyd’s death.
East Orange residents have until Oct. 31 to self-respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Here’s how many households have turned in their replies.
West Orange residents have until Oct. 31 to self-respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Here’s how many households have turned in their replies.
A controversial plan to build an $8 million “conservation pavilion” at the Essex County-run zoo has been put on ice amid the COVID crisis.
Stay updated with the latest news involving COVID-19 in Essex County, NJ.
How many deaths have been linked to the coronavirus in West Orange? And how many of those took place in local nursing homes?
NJ health officials released COVID-19 case/death statistics for long-term care facilities in West Orange.
Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Armando Fontoura are recovering from bouts with COVID-19, authorities said.
Essex County has seen more than 750 deaths linked to COVID-19, officials said. See town by town totals here.
COVID-19 continues to take a heavy toll on West Orange. Here are the latest case/death totals.
West Orange Mayor: Out of 354 confirmed cases in the township, 14 are now reported as completely recovered.
West Orange Mayor: “We still have a long way to go. But together, we will get through this.”
Mustafa Al-M. Brent, who also serves as a firefighter in Newark, says he’s on the mend after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
There are 150 cases of COVID-19 in East Orange as of Monday morning, county officials say.
There are 117 cases of COVID-19 in West Orange as of Monday morning. One person has died, Essex County officials say.
West Orange saw seven, new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the span of a day. Patients ranged in age from 18 to 57, officials said.
West Orange remains in a “state of emergency” as COVID-19 spreads throughout New Jersey.
A balloon height demonstration will occur with regard to a proposed development known as West Essex Highlands (“WEH”).
COVID-19 precautions in Essex County will include closing several facilities, postponing events and changing visiting policies.
UPDATED: West Orange officials originally said the parade would go on, despite coronavirus concerns. It's since been postponed.
Essex County officials say an $8 million amphitheater is needed for education at the busy zoo. So why are these local students protesting?
Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s opponents in the 11th District include Republican challenger Rosemary Becchi.
A student-led rally to “Save South Mountain Reservation” will take place in front of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on March 1.
The State of the Township Address for West Orange can be read below.
More than $264,000 in federal funding is on the way for a nonprofit in Orange, officials said.
Last year presented the “biggest budgetary challenges” the township has faced in almost a decade, West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi said.
Essex County officials say the $8 million amphitheater is needed to educate children. A student said it has “zero conservation value."
Essex County wants to build an $8 million amphitheater at the Turtle Back Zoo. Not everyone is thrilled about the idea.
Hunters will be stationed at South Mountain and Hilltop reservations. Over the past 12 years, more than 2,600 deer have been killed.
West Orange Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown explains why she gave a thumbs-up to a PILOT for a new apartment complex on Executive Drive.
Mayor Parisi to hold open office hours on January 16 from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Here's what the plan means for West Orange's taxes, schools, affordable housing, library and animal shelter.