“Ground will be broken.” That was the reaction from Mayor Susan McCartney after the court’s ruling on a redevelopment case this week.
“Rock Spring Golf Club is NOT for sale,” the town’s mayor said in response to a statement from the county executive.
VIDEO: Town officials said the site of an aging library is an “area in need of redevelopment.” The highest court in New Jersey disagreed.
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission awarded East Orange $12,972 as part of its Municipal Rebate Incentive Program.
How much would it cost West Orange to go “in-house” for garbage collection? Here’s what a consultant says.
The West Orange town council recognized Women’s History Month and gave some kudos to this year’s St. Patrick Day Parade honorees.
Donald Payne Jr. (D-10): “There is no gun violence without guns.”
Eagerly awaiting the reopening of the West Orange Public Library? For now, residents can access some key services at a temporary location.
West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney will hold open office hours on several upcoming dates for people who want to “stop by and chat.”
There were dozens of people experiencing homelessness in a single night during a recent “point in time” count taken in East Orange.
The lawsuits involve claims of sexual harassment, retaliation or discrimination. They were filed between 2015 to 2018, a report says.
Landlords and tenants have rights – and responsibilities – in New Jersey. Learn more about both at an upcoming workshop in Essex County.
New Jersey residents who care for an elderly family member could claim hundreds of dollars in tax credits under a proposed law.
A longtime Democratic assemblywoman with roots in Essex County has announced her plans to retire from the Legislature, reports say.
A community meeting to discuss the financial status of the Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange will take place on Feb. 16.
The library will close in February ahead of its move. Here’s what to know if you’re a patron – and why administrators say it’s for the best.
The proposed projects are located on Northfield Avenue, Ridge Road and Mount Pleasant Avenue.
"West Orange police officers are specifically instructed to deescalate potential volatile situations," the town's police chief said.
National organizers said the march was inspired by the controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion that rolled back Roe v. Wade.
New Jersey American Water plans to replace nearly a mile of aging water mains in three North Jersey towns, including West Orange.
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People who need birth control pills will soon be able to get them without a prescription in New Jersey – even if they don’t live there.
A controversial business tax will expire in 2024. It’s a key victory from Gov. Murphy’s 1st term, advocates say – but will it survive?
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. said he commends the basketball superstar for “calling out sports media bias” against Black athletes.
“Living in the digital era gives us access to endless information – but not all is equal,” the sponsors of a new state law say.
The 2023 program will take place at South Mountain and Hilltop reservations. Thousands of deer have been killed over the past decade.
Susan McCartney is the first woman to earn a mayor seat in West Orange, helping the town to buck a "disappointing" statewide trend in 2022.
The public perception is clear, experts say: Americans think crime is on the rise. But do “tough on crime” laws just make things worse?
A woman held just 2 of 22 mayoral seats this year in Essex County – one of the lowest rates in New Jersey.
New Jersey Citizen Action presented Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake with a 2022 Legislator of the Year Award.
Maurice Boyd will lead the public safety department. He is the first African American man to hold the post – see his impressive resume here.
New Jersey’s latest proposed law is “reasonable” and “responsible,” according to a pair of lawmakers from Essex County. Critics disagree.
West Orange native Mark Kelly – who has a school named after him and his brother in town – defeated his Republican opponent, reports say.
Our Green West Orange released its annual “report card,” which grades town council members on their voting records.
Several candidates have claimed victory in this year's competitive races for mayor, council and school board in West Orange.
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.
One bridge was built in 1920 and the other in 1930, Essex County officials said.
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know if you plan to vote in West Orange.
Patch posed four questions to Joe Krakoviak, one of the candidates running for mayor in West Orange in 2022. Here are his replies.
“Non-violent individuals suffering from addiction deserve treatment and a chance to live healthy lives, rather than criminal prosecution.”