Check out some of our top stories this week in West Orange and Essex County.
He's a West Orange dad, author, musician, and teacher, but now he's making good on a longtime dream to open a bookstore.
It was one of three 7-Eleven locations in New Jersey to sell a $10,000 winner for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, officials said.
West Orange High School recently came alive with a celebration of Italian culture. Four students were accepted into a competitive program.
A crash on the Garden State Parkway in East Orange has prompted commuting delays Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Over the 104-year history of Troop 2, there have been 82 young men who reached the highest rank in Scouting.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce named Catherine Connors as its 2023 “Educator of the Year.” Here’s why she earned the nod this year.
Several West Orange elected officials were on hand to greet the governor.
Former Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, a local dairy farmer and “dairy ambassadors” were on hand to take photos and speak with students.
Some New Jersey residents will have their out-of-pocket costs capped for asthma inhalers, EpiPens and insulin under a bill signed on Monday.
The project began three years ago, and was the result of cooperation between the town, school, students and community.
The sewer fee hike comes as the West Orange Town Council prepares to vote on a municipal tax increase.
Another popular wedding hotspot in West Orange is now closed.
A police investigation continues in West Orange after unauthorized fireworks sent a person to the hospital for burn treatment.
Summer has arrived in Essex County, and there are plenty of things to do if you want to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.
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The victim returned to his vehicle to find someone driving it away. The thief taunted him before escaping, police said.
Three local advocates earned a big thank-you from city officials for their contributions to the community.
An Essex County teen was fatally shot in East Orange, authorities said.
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"We ask that anyone visiting the reservation be extremely cautious," an Essex County official said.
Nope, the show isn’t cancelled this year. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 fireworks display in West Orange.
The move will improve the “work-life balance” for employees by cutting down their commute time, its CEO said.
It runs just about half of a mile. So why are there so many car crashes on this single stretch of road in West Orange?
Five non-profits receive funding for projects to support women and girls
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The East Orange library is taking on a big renovation project. The South Orange library joined the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.
Getting things done around the house has never been easier.
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Will West Orange hold its fireworks show this year? As a well-known fortune telling device might say: “Reply Hazy, Try Again Later.”
A driver making Amazon deliveries in Essex County told police that someone stole his car – and left another vehicle in its place.
Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.
The Hecker Carriage House in West Orange was recently named to a list of the “10 Most Endangered Historic Places” in New Jersey.
East Orange saw drops in violent crime (23%), shooting incidents (37%) and a 4% overall crime reduction overall in 2022, officials said.
This year’s high school graduation ceremony created a sea of smiles in West Orange. Catch up here.
Check out Patch’s early guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near West Orange.