Hackensack Meridian Health's 46 Female Robotic Surgeons Are Shaping the Future of Surgery
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Tammy Williams is setting her sights on a new political goal: mayor of West Orange.
The Next Little Black Book of Success: Book Conversation
“Every dollar they don’t pay is a dollar that comes out of property taxes and the budget,” a lawmaker charged. Others disagree – here’s why.
Sets Charter Night for April 6
Local shoppers have been buzzing about a new Target store coming to the West Orange Plaza. Opening day took place last weekend.
Frozen chickens and boxes of non-perishable food will be available on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
An investigation continues into a fire that killed a man in Essex County, authorities say.
These tech-savvy New Jersey students built a device capable of chucking a melon nearly two football fields away.
Feeding Families In Our Community
A dedicated team from (HMH) & community partners believes that true healthcare doesn't stop at the hospital exit.
The new Target will be located at the spot where a Kmart once stood. Here’s when it will open.
Live Well, Serve Well Wellness Fair
The work is expected to take about two weeks. Here are some things that nearby residents should know.
Susan McCartney also delivered a “State of the Town” address at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayors Breakfast.
President Trump has fired back at protesters, denying that he is a “king” and saying that he “works his ass off to make our country great.”
Perry Garfinkel's latest book – which contains a foreword by the Dalai Lama – is now published in five countries.
“We pay for every storm, every flood, every washed-out road – and they don’t.”
Winter is officially over in West Orange.
Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The West Orange African Heritage Organization will host a Women's History Month program featuring author Elaine M. Brown.
An annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in West Orange sparked some big smiles in the township.
2026 Scholarship Program
Players with the New York Sirens took a break from their busy schedule to speak with eager students in West Orange.
SMART MONEY, SMART TAXES
The presentation will highlight the “vital and often overlooked roles” played by women who lived in what would later become West Orange.
“We’re young, but we’re not unaware of what’s happening in the world around us.”
The fatal crash took place at a busy intersection in North Jersey.
For New Jersey families, the backyard is everything. The pool builder they choose should be too.
Experts say that a decrease in school aid – or even a flat number – can trigger an increase in property taxes for a town’s homeowners.
No injuries were reported to the eight customers or crew on board, authorities said.
Luna Stage earned a state grant that will "amplify the voices, histories and lived experiences of residents of the City of Orange."
Self-Care Donation Drive
What might get cut – and how much? Are any new taxes on the table? Here’s the latest update from Gov. Mikie Sherrill.