Local Officers Deemed Heroes, Woman Robbed on Valley and Turtle Back 'Best Zoo in State' This Week in Review

Police: Woman Robbed of Cell Phone on Valley Road

Man approaches mother with young daughter, grabs iPhone and after struggle flees towards Orange.

Sinkhole in Essex Green Parking Lot Fixed

West Orange police had the area in Macy's parking lot blocked off for the last few weeks.

Local Students 'Camp Out for CASA' 

West Orange High School student to lead event raising awareness for children in foster care in Essex County.

Postal Service Reverses Suspension of Saturday Delivery Plan

Citing Congressional measure, Board of Governors reluctantly decides to continue six-day-a-week delivery.

Officers Called 'Local Heroes' After Saving Pair From Fire

West Orange township officials acknowledge police officer Jerome Pleasants and Det. Keith Boryseskne for heroic March 2 rescue of mother, son from Pleasant Valley Way garden apartment blaze.

West Orange Library Announces Anime Art Contest Winners

Kevin Cabrera and Paul Okoh win the contest, highlighting how prevalent artistic talent is among teens in West Orange

Report: County Exec Spent $15k On Meals

Papers filed with state Election Law Enforcement Commission shows the county executive dined at restaurants and labeled meals campaign meetings — including $7,000 at Mcloone's Boathouse in West Orange, where he also hosted a $10,000 holiday party.

Two West Orange Students Accepted to Top State School

High school students, Hannah Rudoltz and Susannah Crowell, have been accepted to the Governor's School of New Jersey for the summer.

Police: Man Sought on Assault Warrant

Daniel Delosantos, 32, is wanted in connection with alleged aggravated assault.

Christie Declares Turtle Back "Best Zoo in State"

Governor Chris Christie joined dignitaries to open Sea Lion Sound Exhibit

West Orange School Receives An Unexpected Gift from U.S. Capitol

For Hazel Elementary School's participation in Valentines for Veterans, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen sent the school a gift straight from Washington.

Reward Offered in Maplewood Shopkeeper Shooting

Essex County Sheriff's Office will pay $2,500 for information leading to arrest.

Shooting Death of Six-Year Old Sparks Gun Debate

Where do you stand on gun control issues? Take our Patch Poll.

Report: NJ Transit Customer Satisfaction at All-Time High

Nearly 4 out of 5 post-Sandy survey respondents now say they would recommend transportation agency to friend, relative.

West Orange Students Lead Relay for Life Fundraising

Two fundraisers hail from West Orange

New Jerseyans Surrendering Guns At Record Pace

Nearly 10,000 guns have been turned in across the state since the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Authorities say the massacre prompted residents to rid their homes of guns.