Actor Nathan Darrow ("House of Cards," "Gotham") will perform the first hour of "The Godfather" after a family-style Italian dinner.
“Are we challenging that number?” a councilwoman asked. Here’s what a town administrator replied.
West Orange was recently declared “Film Ready” for movie and TV producers. Here’s how much it will cost to shoot footage in the township.
A comprehensive analysis and review of the trends we experienced in West Orange in 2024 versus prior years.
The annual hunt will take place at South Mountain and Hilltop reservations. Since 2008, more than 3,000 deer have been killed.
Joe Krakoviak, Joyce Rudin and Michelle Casalino triumphed in the 2024 election. One of them was chosen council president this week.
The West Orange Public School District has opened up lottery applications for a new year of no-cost preschool. Here’s what to know.
Discrimination in West Orange silences Muslim and Palestinian voices. True inclusion demands equity, fairness, and meaningful action
A store in Essex County recently sold a Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $150,000. See the lucky numbers here.
Whether in-person or on-line – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!
Things may get ugly in South Jersey, but North Jersey is expected to be spared much of the pain. See this week's forecast for West Orange.
The West Orange Arts Council will hold its first show of 2025: a pop-up exhibit featuring work from Lois Condon and Carol Jenkins.
“NJ Transit implemented new morning and evening train schedules which adversely affected our jitney ridership.”
Here's when you can start putting out your trees, West Orange.
The West Orange Health Department will host a pair of free rabies vaccination clinics for local dog and cat owners in January.
Nearly 500 lottery players across New Jersey captured five-figure prizes last year. That total includes dozens of wins in Essex County.
Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water! Join us in Scotch Plains / Westfield, Union County
Got a talent for tours and a love for animals? The Turtle Back Zoo is recruiting volunteers for its 2025 docent class.
The annual event included the illumination of a large menorah, traditional blessings, music and refreshments.
Learn how share events, op-eds and community announcements on Patch West Orange. It's easier than you think!
Ring in the new year in style with these events in the West Orange area.
Top stories of the year include affordable housing, movie theaters, malls, power plants and the long-awaited Essex-Hudson Greenway.
The adjunct professor – a West Orange resident – has been accused of “sexually inappropriate contact” with an adult student.
Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas
Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
The dedication from this West Orange High School paraprofessional is “an example of the very best of West Orange.”
The New Jersey Poison Control Center offers safety tips for the holidays.
John Amos never forgot about his roots in East Orange. And the city hasn’t forgotten about him, either.
Going on vacation? Set your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent freezing. Here are some more wintertime tips from NJ American Water.
West Orange will bring back its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting event.
“Crossing guards are in combat every day – and we call the resulting deaths and injuries ‘accidents.’”
This stretch of road sees a “disproportionately high rate” of vehicle-pedestrian crashes, officials say. Here’s the plan to improve safety.
Despite the surge in incomes, East Orange remains one of the most affordable cities in New Jersey, another recent study claims.
Several local emergency responders were promoted or sworn in at the West Orange Town Council’s final meeting of 2024.
Sen. John McKeon is among the lawmakers calling for a date change. The 2025 primary conflicts with a key Jewish holiday, he says.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
There’s a good reason why twinkling holiday lights and colorful displays make us feel good, according to mental health experts.
Three football stars at West Orange High School will continue their careers in college. They snagged a combined $800K in scholarships.