Orphanidis Pitches ‘Affordability’ Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor

Property taxes, real estate development and ICE. These are some of the issues that Phil Orphanidis is hoping will sway West Orange voters.

West Orange Mayor, Council Candidates Will Meet For Debate, Forums: 2026 Election

A heated mayoral race and a competitive contest for town council are nearing the finish line in West Orange.

Meet The Candidates For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election

Here's where West Orange voters can find information about each candidate.

Race For West Orange Mayor Heats Up: Here Are The Candidates For 2026 Election

A competitive mayor race is taking place in West Orange. Seven candidates are running this year: here's who made the ballot.

West Orange Council President Is Running For Mayor: 2026 Election

Susan Scarpa has laid out a four-point blueprint if elected. She joins a crowded field of candidates for mayor.

Matt Dvorin Competes For West Orange Town Council Seat: 2026 Election

A candidate who says he “isn’t running as a politician” has thrown his hat into the ring for a town council seat in West Orange.

Essex County Clerk Gives Vote-By-Mail Update After Supreme Court Ruling

President Trump wants to restrict voting by mail ahead of the 2026 midterms. Here’s what the court said – and how it impacts Essex County.

West Orange Swears In First Female Chief Judge, Adds To List Of Local Trailblazing Women

Dawn Donohue took the bench as chief judge of the municipal court in front of a room packed with family, friends and supporters.

West Orange School Board Candidate Profile: Larry Weintraub

West Orange voters will head to the polls this November for a board of education election.

Kenneth Gibbons Ramps Up Campaign For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election

A lifelong West Orange resident with an extensive background in accounting says he will bring an “auditor's mindset” to Town Hall.

West Orange Will Limit Cooperation With ICE Under Mayor’s Executive Order

Another Essex County town has adopted a policy involving federal immigration raids. Here’s what to know.

West Orange Police Promote First Female Sergeant In Town History

The latest West Orange police promotion ceremony also included fanfare for a new lieutenant and two other sergeants.

Developer Sues West Orange In Attempt To Keep NFL Billionaires’ Housing Plan Alive

A bitter battle over the fate of a large patch of forest in North Jersey isn’t over yet.

West Orange School Board Candidates File For 2026 Election

The race for a seat on the West Orange Board of Education has begun.

West Orange Town Budget Is Still A Work In Progress: See Latest Updates

The town council continues to hammer out the latest municipal budget, which will likely include a tax hike for homeowners.

Essex County Democrats Appoint New Executive Director: Meet Akeem Cunningham

Cunningham, an East Orange native, has a long history of taking on leadership roles.

McCartney Launches Reelection Campaign For West Orange Mayor

Susan McCartney has thrown her hat into the ring for West Orange’s increasingly competitive mayor race.

Goldsman Ramps Up Campaign For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election

Justin Goldsman is hoping that his tenacity will pay off with a victory in November.

Jackie Hendy Launches West Orange Town Council Bid: 2026 Election

Hendy has laid out a plan to address several local hot-button issues in West Orange.

Feds OK ‘Disaster’ Status For NJ After Freak Spring Freeze Devastates Crops

Garden State farmers and winegrowers saw an estimated $300 million in losses to crops including apples, grapes, blueberries and peaches.

Krakoviak Enters Competitive West Orange Mayor Race: 2026 Election

West Orange’s mayor race officially has another candidate, and he’s a familiar face on the town council.

NJ Bill Would Make Fossil Fuel ‘Polluters’ Pay $50B For Climate Change

The controversial bill would force fossil fuel companies to shell out $50 billion over 20 years. Here’s how the money would be spent.

Essex County Protesters Urge Major Bank To Stop Financing ICE Prisons

A nationwide day of protest will attempt to hit two of the largest private prison companies in U.S. where it hurts: their bank accounts.

McIver Wins NJ-10 Democrat Primary Election, Will Face Challenge From Bucco: AP

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver faced a challenge from Lawrence Poster in the Democratic race. Carmen Bucco ran unopposed for the Republicans.

NJ-10 Congress Primary Election: 2026 Voter Guide

LaMonica McIver, Lawrence Poster and Carmen Bucco are running in NJ-10, which includes towns in Essex, Hudson and Union counties.

West Orange Resident Challenges McIver In NJ-10 Democrat Race: 2026 Primary Election

Lawrence Poster: “The working and middle class are the backbone of America.”

Bennett Launches Bid For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election

A longtime West Orange resident, attorney, social worker and community advocate is running for a spot on the township council.

Joyce Rudin Launches Run For West Orange Mayor: 2026 Election

“My time on the council has driven home one fact: change in our township has to start at the top.”

LGBTQ Activists Defy West Orange, Pride Rainbows Return To Town Hall

“They can wash away the rainbow, but they can’t wash away our pride,” advocates said.

NFL Billionaire’s Plan To Build Apartments Over NJ Forest Sacked In West Orange

Community activists scored a big win in their battle to preserve a large patch of forest in North Jersey.

West Orange Town Council Wrestles With Budget, Potential Tax Hike

Here's how much West Orange homeowners would pay under the proposed spending plan.

Plan To Clear Forest, Build Apartments In West Orange Scheduled For Hearing

The West Essex Highlands application is back on the agenda in West Orange. Here's what to know.

West Orange Secures Up To $1.56 Million For Cleanup At Former Barton Press Site

“This is a significant investment in the future of West Orange,” Mayor Susan McCartney said.

West Orange Advocates Push For Local Law Limiting Cooperation With ICE

Members of West Orange Aiding Neighbors want the town council to create more local protections for immigrants.

Proposed Tax Hike In West Orange Town Budget Sparks Criticism, Questions

Here are the early numbers.

What’s The Status Of West Orange Town Budget? We Don’t Know, Council Members Say

“This must stop,” a town council member said.

Tammy Williams Is Running For West Orange Mayor In 2026 Election

The town councilwoman is setting her sights on a new political goal: mayor of West Orange.

Controversial NJ Bill Would Charge Fossil Fuel ‘Polluters’ Billions In Fines

“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.

West Orange Town Report Shares Data On Finance, Safety, Development

Susan McCartney also delivered a “State of the Town” address at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayors Breakfast.

‘No Kings’ Protest Will Take Place In The Oranges: Here’s When

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.”

Pharmaceutical Drug Prices Are Draining Our Families

Tell your legislator to step up and vote yes on A2418.