A free expungement clinic will take place in East Orange for people who want to learn how to clear their records of minor crimes.
The town is proposing upgrades at both parks if it can score some New Jersey Green Acres funding. Here are the details – and price tags.
A wave of vehicle burglaries took place at a local shopping center in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, police said.
VIDEO: West Orange students are “meeting or exceeding expectations” in several categories, but lagging behind the state average in others.
West Orange was the only school district in Essex County to get its foot in the door for the latest round of funding.
Forecasters are predicting the first widespread snow of the winter season in New Jersey. Here’s what is in store for West Orange.
The community is invited to meet the artists and explore their works at a free Artist’s Reception on Dec. 7.
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A group of West Orange residents gathered at Town Hall to mark the United Nations' long-running "day of solidarity" for Palestine.
“Everyone had a wonderful time catching up and vowed not to wait 10 more years before getting together again.”
The message is just as important now as it was on Nov. 14, 1960.
Several schools in West Orange helped to brighten the holiday for community members with donations of turkeys, pies and music.
Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many West Orange families.
Volunteers with several municipal committees and nonprofits in West Orange recently got a big thank-you for their efforts.
Sen. Britnee Timberlake, her staff, volunteers and donors from the community teamed up to hold a Thanksgiving giveaway in East Orange.
Someone has been falsely identifying himself as an Essex County sheriff’s officer. Here’s the name to look out for, police said.
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World AIDS Day 2024
Every year, foodborne illness causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths according to the CDC.
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Popular local men’s chorus prepares annual holiday show for December 15
This year’s tour includes 13 historic sites in Essex County, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public.
Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Celebrate the true spirit of giving! Adopt an individual, a family, the homeless, or a senior citizen with Operation Holiday and spread joy!
One of the nation's youngest pilots says he couldn't have reached his dream without hard work – and the help of Eagle Flight Squadron.
That's a wrap for the 2024 election in West Orange. Here's who won the races for town council and the board of education.
The Harlem Wizards are returning to West Orange to put on a display of basketball prowess at a public event on Nov. 24.
A statewide drought has been linked to wildfires throughout the region. Check out the local weather forecast for West Orange.
Pro-Palestine activists organized a demonstration in West Orange to protest a seminar about buying property in Jerusalem.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
Persistent wildfires continue in New Jersey, where a drought warning is in effect. Here is the weekend weather forecast for West Orange.
Several North Jersey companies are pitching in to spearhead a holiday diaper drive. Here’s where to drop off items.
A group of nine WOHS athletes will continue their sports careers in college. In a first for the high school, they are all women.
An Essex County native with strong ties to West Orange passed away: John “Jack” Sayers.
More than a million lights will brighten up the winter night at this free holiday event. Here’s what to know for 2024.
What used to be a dark alleyway in downtown West Orange is now home to an art installation made up of glowing butterflies.
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Students participated in hands-on environmental cleaning of the community gardens.