Organizers said attendees at the protest included residents of South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn, West Orange, Montclair and Teaneck.
The township previously held a flag raising to mark Israel’s 75th year of statehood, and issued a statement “in support of Israel.”
Bill Rutherford will succeed current council president Tammy Williams in West Orange.
Many “domestic workers” are women, immigrants and people of color who work in private homes – far away from the public eye, advocates say.
“I personally was reluctant to put myself behind the wheel,” a West Orange teen said, pushing for a proposed state law on learner's permits.
Watch residents speak about the Israel-Hamas war at the latest West Orange Town Council meeting.
West Orange is the home of the world’s first film production studio. It's a legacy that may soon spread its wings again in the township.
Get ready for your new library, West Orange. Here’s when opening day will take place.
A development agreement could bring a major movie studio and hundreds of jobs to West Orange, supporters say. “What’s the rush?” others ask.
West Orange has spent nearly 7,000 bagels-worth of taxpayer money fighting Jarrett Seltzer in court so far. Here’s how it breaks down.
“This is not a matter of Muslims versus Jews – it’s a matter of educating people on the history of Israel and Palestine,” organizers said.
Maria Vera defeated incumbent West Orange Board of Education member Melinda Huerta.
Senator-elect John McKeon, a former mayor of West Orange, was at this week’s council meeting to support the proposal.
West Orange continues to see angry debate over a pro-Palestinian student walkout that was planned at the high school – and later canceled.
Two candidates competed for an open seat on the West Orange Board of Education: Melinda Huerta and Maria Vera-Diaz.
The owner of Bagels By Jarrett has lost his legal battle against the Township of West Orange – for now.
East Orange native Rhea Moore has a law practice in the city. She is also a former star track athlete who volunteers as a coach.
West Orange voters will get to cast ballots in school board, county and state Legislature races. See a list of candidates here.
The New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women recently presented West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney with its “Peg Roberts Award.”
A special meeting of the West Orange Township Council that was scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. Here’s what was on the agenda.
“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Some say it’s a rallying cry – others say it's hate speech.
Here's what you need to know about voting in the 2023 general election if you live in West Orange.
A New Jersey district says staff and students can’t celebrate Halloween during school hours this year. Here’s why.
“This is not the time to choose sides, but rather the time to choose compassion, love and unity.”
A legal standoff between Jarrett Seltzer and West Orange continues. A $1,500 daily fine awaits him if he loses his court case.
Incumbent Melinda Huerta and challenger Maria Vera-Diaz met for a debate as the 2023 general election inches closer in West Orange.
That “light at the end of the tunnel” for the reopening of the West Orange Public Library? It’s a bit further away than expected.
It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed leaf blower ban in West Orange.
The voter registration deadline for the 2023 general election is Oct. 17. See some helpful links here.
“There have been major changes and cost increases, in addition to material and service delays, that are out of anyone’s control.”
West Orange is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. But some advocates are urging the town to hit the brakes – here’s why.
The resolution comes at a time that book bans and school censorship have become a hot-button issue nationwide – including Essex County.
The Livingston League of Women Voters plans to hold a candidates night on Oct. 4 ahead of the 2023 general election.
West Orange homeowners are asking, “Will it raise my property taxes?” The short answer? Maybe – or maybe not.
Here’s why West Orange officials say the highly anticipated library opening was bumped back from this spring.
The West Orange Town Council voted to adopt the 2023 municipal budget. It comes with a tax hike – but not the 16% originally proposed.
East Orange has the second-highest number of people experiencing homelessness in Essex County, an annual study says.
West Orange will hold two flag raising ceremonies this week to celebrate India and the Dominican Republic.
Codey, a former governor of New Jersey, has been serving as a lawmaker for more than 50 years. He was victorious in the primary election.
The cracks are already showing in New Jersey’s recently approved state budget, a watchdog group says.