WATCH: Five local students appear in new episodes of the revived TV classic. Here are book recommendations from each of them.
Rita Altman has witnessed many defining moments in American history – and lived a life marked with public service and joy.
Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
There are three ways to cast a ballot in New Jersey. Here's what to know for the 2025 election.
Experts and survivors shared their message about early detection, calling for the community to "unite in the fight against breast cancer."
The West Orange Police Athletic League (PAL) recently got a round of applause for boosting the local sports community.
How ‘Only Murders in the Building’ & Others Are Redefing Retirement Age
Adaptive reuse project transforms iconic 1950s bowling alley into state-of-the-art, 26,000-square-foot fitness destination
Live on a county road? Need to dispose of leaves this fall? Here's what to know this year in Essex County.
Brivado Cigars is more than a lounge, its founder says – it’s a labor of love.
A Survivor's 30-Year Wait for Lymphedema Relief Ends with Hackensack's New Supermicrosurgery Robotic Procedure
For the team at Hackensack University Medical Center's (HUMC) Heart and Vascular Hospital, caring for patients is a mission.
Time to prepare for the upcoming season, Winterize your Boat, Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate
Family, friends and supporters were in attendance at a ceremony in Town Hall.
Four women have been accused of "human trafficking" a teenage girl. Three have been arrested and one remains at-large, prosecutors said.
A high school football player from West Orange has been nominated for a prestigious “Heart of a Giant Award.”
Essex County families can enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin painting, apple cider, donuts, hayrides, music and games.
Federal prosecutors filed a complaint about a clash that took place between pro-Palestine demonstrators and members of a local synagogue.
Drama teacher Monica Ross to appear in professional production
The lower level of the library is open again after it was damaged during a plumbing emergency last summer.
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals List Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
Here’s what weather forecasters are predicting for West Orange this weekend.
The annual autumn chore of removing leaves from a lawn is a burden on the wallet and the environment, these advocates say.
“These funds will allow us to strengthen firefighter safety and readiness,” West Orange’s fire chief said.
Meet "Ice": the latest pet spotlighted by the West Orange Animal Welfare League.
A Bloomfield resident has been charged with vehicular homicide. Several other people were injured in the crash, prosecutors said.
PLUS: Here are some pumpkin-carving tips if you're celebrating Halloween in West Orange this year.
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
The annual contest is open to all professional and non-professional artists ages 60 and older.
Hundreds of people came together for the 15th annual STOP For Nikhil Run/Walk/Bike Ride in West Orange.
It’s the highest award that can be earned by a Girl Scout – and two troop members from Essex County have risen to the challenge.
Who are the candidates? When is the registration deadline? Here's what to know if you plan to vote in West Orange.
WATCH: Check out video footage from this year’s celebration in West Orange.
The West Orange Stop Suicide Advocacy Coalition will host its annual WOSAC 5K Run/Walk at Rock Spring Golf Club.
NJ Boaters! Be Safe This Fall, and Get Your NJ Boat Safety Certificate
The politically linked chaos has spawned claims of bias from both sides. Here's the latest update.