West Orange

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township will keep its Christopher Columbus monument in front of the municipal building after a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Township Council.
Mayor Al Smith announced the decision Wednesday in a lengthy post on his Facebook page...

There's fresh criticism over statues and even a school in NJ honoring Christopher Columbus. Some with Italian roots call it "misguided."

As New Jersey slowly emerges from COVID-19 emergency directives, some family favorite spots are back in business.

The West Orange mayor said a monument will be replaced with a more "appropriate" message. Separately, there's a petition to remove a statue in Jersey City's Journal Square.

Prosecutors said the was no danger to the public but offered few details about what led to their deaths.

Amid concerns for the novel coronavirus spreading, annual parades in NJ are being cancelled or postponed.

The plan calls for more land from South Mountain Reservation. Essex County says there's still a "net positive" of recreation space.

MetroWest's CEO suggested getting involved with JCC activities as a response to the threats.

A handyman in West Orange faces burglary and attempt to commit invasion of privacy for allegedly planting the camera.

East Orange Municipal Judge Steven Brister is in trouble with the Supreme Court.