Welcome to West Orange Patch, the first and last place you'll need to look for information about your hometown. A daily online local news site, West Orange Patch will keep you informed on everything happening in the township.
Our street team hit the pavement for weeks gathering information on local businesses. Hours, contact information and photos are included for every West Orange store, eatery, repair shop, etc. Our handy mapping feature will even show you how to get there.
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Our events calendar is chock full of places to see and things to do. From library programs and board meeting notices to support group information and book signings, we've got it all. In the Announcements section, you'll find all sorts of feel-good news about neighbors' recent accomplishments and life events. We couldn't cover it all without your help, of course. So, feel free to upload your own events and announcements directly through our site.
Find out what's happening in West Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
We've teamed up with the local police precincts and fire departments to let you know just what's going on in our neighborhood. This will include fires, crime reports, accidents and road closures.
You have an opinion and we want to hear it. Readers are encouraged to send us your thoughts. You also will find columns and useful information from local politicians and residents in this section. And we encourage West Orange students to write for us as well. Interested in being a regular columnist who can contribute West Orange-related content? Have a video you'd like to share? Contact joshw@patch.com.
Ah! The driving force behind it all. Our West Orange Patch staff will be here, there and everywhere in search of local news. We'll be in the audience at the school board and township council meetings, on the sidelines at local sporting event games, in the crowd at the July 4th fireworks and videoing your kid's holiday concerts.
We are not just about West Orange, but for West Orange. We want your comments, opinions, announcements and ideas. If you think there's something that we should cover, let us know. You can email me, Joshua Wilwohl, at joshw@patch.com or call me at (973) 280-4388. Follow us on Twitter @WestOrangePatch and "like" us on Facebook.
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