A loss of COVID aid, a rise in expenses and dwindling reserves are causing a "perfect storm" for the town budget – and a looming tax hike.
Jay Wecht a professional cartoonist and teacher in West Orange, earned an "Educator of the Year for Distinguished Service" award.
A Haitian flag raising ceremony and celebration will take place at West Orange Town Hall on May 15.
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Workers may remove two trees that are in “severe decline.” New trees will replace them, if so, town officials said.
The West Orange Police Department didn't see any "major discipline" cases in 2022, a new report says.
West Orange school administrators shared current enrollment numbers during a board of education meeting. Here are the totals.
West Orange police are riding bicycles from New Jersey to Washington D.C. for the fundraising tour, which honors deceased officers.
VIDEO: The West Orange Board of Education narrowly approved the district’s school budget for 2023-2024. Here are some highlights.
Jill Stein: “In so many critical arenas where Democrats were declared the ‘lesser evil,’ such claims no longer pass the laugh test.”
A celebration of LGBTQ pride will be returning to West Orange in 2023.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the West Orange area. Meet Carole Somerville Williams!
Gov. Murphy conditionally vetoed a bill that would force landlords to notify buyers and sellers about flood risks – here's why.
Livia Mair made West Orange High School history as only the second player to strike out 300 batters in her career.
“To have played a small part in the world’s greatest space program was a privilege,” the West Orange native said.
The proclamation was presented to West Orange Municipal Clerk Karen Carnevale during a recent council meeting.
Drivers hit delays at the Lincoln Tunnel ahead of the evening rush hour. The Holland Tunnel also saw delays, authorities reported.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the West Orange area. Meet Richera Jones!
A controversial traffic plan will “double tax” nearly 400,000 New Jersey residents who work in New York City, these lawmakers argue.
A vehicle fire on I-280 in West Orange has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said.
VIDEO: “A 16 percent increase at this time would be devastating to just about everyone who lives in this town,” a West Orange resident said.
A hospital in East Orange received its latest rating from a watchdog agency. See where CareWell Health Medical Center landed on the list.
Want to create your own “big fish story?” Essex County will hold free fishing derbies for local youth in the Oranges this year.
The Two Hundred Club of Essex County tipped its cap to several local firefighters and police officers as part of its annual Valor Awards.
A fallen West Orange soldier’s story won’t be forgotten, the town’s historian says.
An award that “celebrates the work of groundbreaking nonprofit organizations” has named its 2023 finalists, including Hope For Ukraine.
No students were harmed – although some became “emotionally upset” – during an incident involving a bus in West Orange, an official said.
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ: Parents can share their experiences, gather resources, and discuss adjusting to parenthood.
A student at West Orange High School is one of only 52 students in the U.S. selected for an engineering program at Cornell University.
"It was a journey filled with unforgettable experiences that left a lasting impression on the students," a teacher said.
Susan McCartney spoke about public safety, land use/development, community spirit and rumors of a Target coming to town.
There are plans to demolish a vacant restaurant on Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange and put a Popeyes and Sonic in its place.
West Orange officials are kicking the wheels on a potential deal with Livingston to share emergency dispatch and communication services.
A long-awaited decision on a nonprofit nursing home’s request to expand in West Orange will have to wait until at least May.
The West Orange Department of Senior Services sponsored a free outing for local residents to Essex County’s Branch Brook Park.
Dr. Lauren Schoen, who has served as interim superintendent for the past 14 months, will serve as a district consultant until July.
A church with historical ties to East Orange may be demolished, but a lot of people still have questions – including city officials.
The West Orange community is mourning Brad Mitchell, a science teacher at the high school who died Sunday.