Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
A mandatory boil water advisory was issued for some West Orange residents. The cause? A water main break, NJAW says.
“We look forward to your contributions and to the rich diversity you bring to our community,” Mayor Susan McCartney told attendees.
The Congress candidates in District 10 were LaMonica McIver, Carmen Bucco, Jon Serrano, Cynthia Johnson, Michelle Middleton and Donna Weiss.
Here's who is leading the West Orange town council and school board races – and why the results were delayed.
The Pennsylvania resident has been barred from preparing tax returns for anyone other than himself, the IRS said.
Marching Band Director Lew Kelly said the students “wowed” the audience and judges with their performance’s intricacies and showmanship.
There are lots of choices to make in West Orange this year. Here's what to know before you hit the polls.
On the Water Nov to May?– Wear a Life Jacket!
Learn how share events, classifieds and community announcements on Patch West Orange. It's easier than you think!
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
Commemorating Native Americans & Indigenous Peoples Day
Mark Kelly was nearly Kamala Harris’ VP pick. Buzz Aldrin says space exploration flourished under Donald Trump. Who do you support?
A temporary lockdown took place at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange on Wednesday morning.
Town council candidates in West Orange have raised a combined $110,151 in political contributions so far. Here’s the breakdown.
One of the drivers had a “diabetic emergency” and lost consciousness, setting off a chain reaction of collisions, authorities said.
Don’t let Halloween end in a nightmare.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
Here's what to know if you plan to hit the polls early in West Orange.
A “Safe Howl-O-Ween and Spooky Storytime” event will take place at the Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County.
NJ Gov: Families that pay for child care are spending nearly a fifth of their incomes for it – and many more can’t afford it to begin with.
The case involved “longstanding gasoline and waste oil contamination” at the site of a former gas station and a garage, authorities said.
Nearly every town and city in Essex County has a lot of work left to do when it comes to creating more affordable housing.
How much housing does West Orange have to create over the next decade? Here are the numbers – and some background on the controversy.
Essex County has released its leaf collection schedule for 2024. Here are some things to know this autumn.
WATCH: Three celebrations of culture took place in West Orange for Italian Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Diwali.
Knowledge of the Heimlich maneuver and quick action from staff members saved the lives of two students in West Orange.
Technology For {You}th will host the event on Friday and Saturday at the East Orange Public Library.
A unique opportunity to explore the global impact of the famed inventor’s death is taking place at Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
The Essex County commissioners are spotlighting community leaders for Italian Heritage Month, including the owners of Bella Italia.
The layoffs were announced Wednesday. The next day, the district was put on a half-day schedule due to "unforeseen circumstances."
School administrators plan to give an update about “ongoing financial challenges” in the district.
Among Topics of Interest to the Jewish Community Covered Included a Primary Focus on Israel and Antisemitism
Candidates for the West Orange Board of Education took turns answering questions about their plans if elected. Watch the video here.
VIDEO: Candidates in the West Orange Town Council race made their pitches to local voters at a forum held at Bnai Shalom.
A fatal stabbing took place in East Orange over the weekend, authorities announced Monday.
NJ Boaters! Fall is still a great time to be out on the water!