TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — There were two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in West Orange on Friday, according to Mayor Robert Parisi. One new death was recorded.

An 81-year-old West Orange resident died from the virus on June 27, bringing the total number of deaths in the township attributed to the coronavirus to 175.

"Our sympathies to the families and all those impacted by this ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The number of active cases of COVID-19 reached a nearly three-month low on Wednesday.

According to Mayor Robert Parisi in a post on his Facebook page, there were 367 "current active" cases throughout the township, which he reported was the fewest since April 7, when testing was not nearly as widespread as it is now.

There were two new coronavirus cases in ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — There were four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in West Orange on Thursday, according to Mayor Robert Parisi. No new deaths were recorded.

A day earlier, Parisi reported on his Facebook page that there were no new cases on Wednesday. That was the first day since the pandemic began in March that no new cases were reported. There have been 15 new confirmed cases ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Asking the right questions is one of the most important steps in hiring a caregiver. Not asking the right questions can be dangerous, expensive, and, ultimately, time-consuming.

Adam Blecker, President, Seniors In Place as well as President, Home Health Services Association of New Jersey has vast experience recruiting the best of the best caregivers for elderly ...

It has been a year full of unprecedented changes: the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in countless ways, bringing about many firsts as we all adapt to ever-changing circumstances. In spite of the pandemic, West Orange High School found a way to honor the accomplishments of the high school’s graduating senior class and continue its longstanding tradition of hosting an annual Senior ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luciano and Noah are 3-year-old twins who were born with significantly low platelet counts. While doctors raced to determine the cause, in the first few months of their lives, the brothers from West Orange endured multiple transfusions to fight the likelihood of either of the infants bleeding out.

“For three months, we didn’t know what it was,” their ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Although the West Orange Board of Education (WOBOE) could not hold its semi-annual "Parade of Honors" on-site this year, West Orange Public Schools (WOPS) Superintendent Dr. J. Scott Cascone still wanted to honor the achievements of students, staff, and members of the community who have distinguished themselves over the course of the school year and during ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Even though the 2019-2020 school year officially ended last week, West Orange Public Schools (WOPS) Superintendent Dr. J. Scott Cascone is continuing to work out how schools will look like when they reopen for the 2020-2021 school year.

The superintendent had recently explained that it was likely that schools will reopen in September with a hybrid schedule. On Monday, ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — At Monday's West Orange Board of Education (WOBOE) meeting, many West Orange residents spoke out on behalf of Michael DuBose, the only African American male school counselor at West Orange High School (WOHS) whose position was recently cut as a result of COVID-19 budget cuts.

Even though the WOBOE is not allowed to speak specifically about issues surrounding ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – A PSE&G employee reading meters in West Orange sprung into action last week to assist an incapacitated resident who had fallen in her garage and was unable to get up for days.

According to West Orange public information officer Joe Fagan, on Monday, June 22, Lawrence Lighten, was reading meters in Llewellyn Park when he heard cries for help. He pinpointed them ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Fire Department early Sunday evening quickly brought under control a blaze on Oakridge Road.

According to township authorities, one engine and one ladder truck were summoned shortly after 6 p.m. after fire was showing from the first floor rear of an unoccupied single-family wood-frame home.

Ladder 1 forced entry through the front door and Engine 3 ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As was promised during the Township Council meeting on June 9, the West Orange Township Council started their process in codifying West Orange Police Department (WOPD) policies against police brutality on Tuesday.

Town Council members voted unanimously to approve two ordinances on their first reading. One repeals Chapter 4, Section 12.2(b) of the Township of West Orange ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on Thursday, July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press conference Monday that he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of when indoor dining -- even at reduced capacity -- would resume.

Murphy pointed to packed crowds at outdoor bars and restaurants -- with ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange baseball team has been selected as the second seed in its pool-play bracket for the Last Dance Tournament that will begin July 14.

The Mountaineers head a four-team field in the West Orange Regional, which will be played on the turf at West Orange High School. On July 14, West Orange will play the Passaic Valley Hornets, and Belleville will play ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the size of the crowds for unauthorized one-on-one basketball tournament games in O'Connor Park grew over the last two weeks, West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi expressed his concern in an initial Facebook post on Wednesday.

On Friday, Parisi blew the whistle, putting an end to the games whose crowds had swelled to, by at least one estimate, close to 1,000 ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange High School baseball program who were denied their chance to play the 2020 spring season due to the statewide coronavirus shutdown of schools will probably get their chance to play as a team in July.

The Last Dance Baseball Tournament will involve well over 200 teams--including West Orange--from all over New Jersey participating in a ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy announced today he signed a three-month $7.6 billion budget extension prompted by the coronavirus pandemic that allows the State to continue spending through September.

Murphy said the three-month gap budget, which authorizes state spending through the extended 2020 state fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, slashes $1.2 billion in previously authorized ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Turtle Back Zoo at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex will reopen on Thursday, June 18, the county announced on Monday.

There will be no on-site ticket sales, however. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance at www.turtlebackzoo.com. Procedures are being implemented to ensure social distancing among visitors and sanitize all ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Ginny Duenkel Pool will be reopening on Monday, June 22.  

In order to ensure compliance with Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Orders, the following guidelines will be implemented for the safety of patrons and staff:

Pool capacity will be maxed out at 600 individuals.

Patrons over the age of 2 are encouraged to wear face coverings when NOT in the pool ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on Thursday, July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press conference Monday that he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of when indoor dining -- even at reduced capacity -- would resume.

Murphy pointed to packed crowds at outdoor bars and restaurants -- with ...

MILLBURN, NJ — COVID-19 has changed the real estate market -- in ways both expected and unexpected.

The winter started out with an early and strong 2020 market, but it quickly slowed down during the quarantine. Only highly motivated buyers and sellers transacted from March through May. The Governor announced that real estate sales would remain essential, and we made sure to put in place ...