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West Orange, New Jersey is located in Essex County. Zip codes in West Orange, NJ include 07052. The median home price in West Orange is $335,000 which is roughly $172/per square foot. More West Orange information.

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14 hrs ago | Patch.com

Community Outcry Prompts District to Cancel Principal Swap

West Orange's interim superintendent received a standing ovation Thursday night when he told a group of more than a hundred Hazel community members that Edwin Acevedo would remain principal at the elementary school.

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17 hrs ago | Patch.com

Ridgeway Park Proposed for St. Cloud Neighborhood

West Orange Township has proposed a new park in the St. Cloud neighborhood on Ridge Avenue, costing $475,000, funded by the Open Space Trust Fund.

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21 hrs ago | Patch.com

Immaculate Holds 50th Anniversary Celebration for Priest, Raises Money to Light Steeple

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Montclair will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fr.

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Alternative Press

West Orange Artist 'Discovered' at West Orange Public Library

On May 15, the West Orange Public Library displayed the pieces of West Orange artist Robert Freese.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Essex County executive Divincenzo welcomes zoologist Jack Hanna to Turtle Back Zoo

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. speaks with 'Jungle' Jack Hanna during a visit by the celebrity zoologist to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on Friday, May 10.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Patch.com

West Orange Restaurants Cited for Health Code Violations

Local inspectors cited 11 restaurants in West Orange in the last year for health code violations, giving the eateries a 'conditionally satisfactory' rating, according to township records.

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New Jersey Jewish News

Day school funders tout long-term giving

Local philanthropists served as role models as day school heads, development officers, community leaders, and fund-raisers gathered in Florham Park in pursuit of the brass ring: how to inspire the community to support endowment funding for Jewish day schools.

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NorthJersey.com

Verona-Cedar Grove Police Blotter: May 3 to 13

On May 8, store personnel from the CVS Pharmacy on Pompton Avenue reported that a customer, who was previously informed he was not wanted on the premise due to his demeanor with the staff, had again entered the building and became abusive to an employee, police said.

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Patch.com

Sweet Basil's Restaurant Gets Favorable Write Up in NY Times

Less than a year after moving to Livingston, Sweet Basil's Cafe and Grill was featured in The New York Times on Friday.

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Mon May 13, 2013

TheAlternativePress.com

Summer Enrichment Program for Grades 2-8 To Be Held at West Orange High School

The West Orange School District Summer Enrichment Program brochure for 2013 has been distributed to all elementary and Middle Schools and is available for review at: This successful program has run for several years and is staffed with District Educators, Nurses and other professionals.

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Patch.com

Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Program Announced for West Orange School

West Orange schoolchildren attending the Washington Elementary School will be the beneficiaries of a new state Department of Agriculture program to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to students during the 2013-14 school year, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said Monday.

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Patch.com

Police: Man Breaks Main Street Restaurant's Windows with Crowbar

A 51-year-old was arrested Sunday afternoon after he allegedly smashed the windows of a Main Street restaurant with a crowbar, West Orange police said.

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The Verona-Cedar Grove Times

Fine Art and Fine Craft Show at Verona Park

The 28th annual Fine Art and Crafts Show will take place on May 18 and 19 in Verona Park, located on the corner of Lakeside and Bloomfield avenues.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Alternative Press

West Orange Police Lieutenant Timothy Brennan Receives 200 Club Valor Award

On Monday, December 17, 2012, Lt. Timothy Brennan, a 23 year year veteran of the West Orange Police Department, was called to the scene of an attempted suicide at the Water Tower in the area of the Edison National Historical Park.

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The Alternative Press

West Orange Public Library Has Busy Week

The first, to be held Monday, May 13, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm, is a special session called "Music and Movement for Children with Special Needs" and will be led by Joanne Schacter, a certified and experienced music educator, music therapist and special needs yoga instructor.

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Patch.com

Teens Camp Out for Essex County Kids in Foster Care

Students from James Caldwell, West Orange, West Essex and Montclair High Schools pitched tents and opened their hearts and minds on Friday night, May 3 at Essex County's Mayapple Hill campgrounds in the South Mountain Reservation as participants in CAMP OUT FOR CASA.

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The Alternative Press

West Orange's Luna Stage Presents Stand Up Comedy Night on May 16

Luna Stage, located at 555 Valley Road, will be presenting its final Stand Up Comedy evening 7:00 pm.

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The Jersey Journal

Police and firefighters honored for heroics at Essex County Valor Awards

Phyllis Morgan, mother of fallen police officer Michael Morgan, embraces his academy classmate Newark police officer Nativo Mendez, before he received his public safety valor award at the Essex County Valor Awards honoring police and firefighters at the 200 Club of Essex County in West Orange on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

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TheAlternativePress.com

Sherriff's Detective Fitzgerald Figliuolo Honored with Valor Award

LIVINGSTON, NJ Sherriff's detective Fitzgerald Figliuolo of Livingston, will receive a Valor Award at the annual 200 club of West Essex Valor Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 9th.

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Sat May 11, 2013

NorthJersey.com

Montclair's Jason Didner: Don't eat the guitar pick

Montclair singer/songwriter Jason Didner gets ideas in his car, while driving to work in Union County.

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