A teacher at the Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West Orange was arrested, police said.
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.
“Caring for a family member with dementia, Alzheimer’s or other degenerative illnesses is an act of love.”
Owners of beloved businesses who decide to retire may be able to keep them open – by letting their employees take over, officials say.
The candidates are alleging that the selection process "appears to be an attempt to rig the system for the party’s preferred candidate."
The Library of NJ took another big step towards opening day. Also, the town council approved changes to local cannabis business regulations.
Guerriero Gelato will keep its shops in West Orange and Caldwell open, but close the Montclair and Morristown locations – here’s why.
The race to replace the late Donald Payne Jr. in NJ-10 has begun. The first step? A special primary election on July 16.
The community is pulling together to raise funds for the family amid their devastating loss. Here’s how you can help.
Emergency responders gave the victims medical aid, but they were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
A flood watch has been issued for much of New Jersey this weekend. Here’s the local forecast for West Orange.
VIDEO: The Downtown Thursday series heated up with hot sounds from the Dany Martinez and CubanoRican Salsa Band.
A state senator from New Jersey is among those criticizing the court’s landmark ruling. He says it is bad for the environment – here’s why.
Zufall Health patients and staff can now enjoy the beautiful new painting on the second floor of the West Orange office.
Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange is getting its first-ever community center. Learn about another upcoming improvement here.
Rise in antisemitism across the country and in West Orange
A controversial, decades-old push to build hundreds of homes near a large patch of forest in Essex County is back. Here are the details.
There may be a new future for a former catering facility of Mayfair Farms – but not everyone is happy about it.
High school students were bused to the elementary schools they attended to be cheered on as they walked through the halls one last time.
In recent years, the Italian program at West Orange High School has seen significant growth.
Wanna go boating? How to get your required boat safety certificate
Submissions for the group exhibition, "New Beginnings," are open until August 23, ahead of the opening reception on September 12.
Check out the latest weekend weather forecast for the West Orange area.
West Orange is trending in 2024 at a record pace with real estate statistics
No injuries were reported, authorities said. Several people were left in need of temporary housing, food and clothing.
Patch put together a guide to fireworks and other July 4 celebrations around West Orange.
West Orange will make some changes to municipal services for the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4.
West Orange recently held a public “information session” to discuss potential tweaks to its garbage collection service.
Firefighters from Bloomfield, Orange and Irvington helped their East Orange peers to battle the blaze and cover the city.
Mayor Susan McCartney and Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio swore the recruits into duty at the meeting.
The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.
The deceased man left behind a wife, daughter and unborn child, an online fundraiser says.
"We are so close to Ports Newark and Elizabeth, but many residents don’t consider careers in the maritime industry."