West Orange News

Drivers may have to pay more at the pump so train riders can have an easier commute into New York City - as well as improved highways and repaired bridges.

Most of us, if we love an author's work, recommend it to friends and maybe post a recommendation on-line. But when it comes to the late novelist Stanley Elkin, that just wasn't enough for Bill Robins.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "When I heard that Tiana was going to be an African American princess that made me more proud to be black," said Tykeisha Crockrell.

An unusual defense involving a psychiatric syndrome known as "flight or fight" will be permitted in the upcoming robbery trial of a Paterson man, a state judge ruled Thursday.

About a dozen members of the Air National Guard, Iraq and Afghanistan war vets stopped by the community food bank of New Jersey Wednesday morning.

M ore than 350 supporters of the Palisades Medical Center Foundation attended a black-tie masquerade ball at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, raising more than $270,000 to support the medical center and the Harborage nursing home and rehabilitation center in North Bergen.

Holly Price Alford is over the moon about Disney's first black princess. Her 8-year-old daughter is, too, but not because the princess is black.

New Jersey Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie named his transition team yesterday, describing the group as bipartisan leaders from the public and private sectors.

A teacher recently cleared of accusations he threatened to shoot West Orange High students was taken out of his car at gunpoint and banned from both the school and sheriff's headquarters after a series of mishaps Thursday.

Holly Price Alford is over the moon about Disney's first black princess. Her 8-year-old daughter is, too, but not because the princess is black.

Esmay Parchment was singing in her shower, getting ready for church like she did every Sunday, when she heard a loud series of bangs against her front door.

Holiday Grief Program to Be Held in West Orange, November 23rd By Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center 11/9/2009 On Monday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m., the Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host a free bereavement lecture titled, Handling the Holidays After Suffering a Loss.

With school under way, attention is focused on backpack safety. But carrying heavy bags, briefcases, computers, luggage, and even handbags can affect anyone, reports the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ.

Robert J. Rubino, M.D., is Named "Top Doc" in New Jersey, Two Years in a Row By The Rubino OB/GYN Group 11/3/2009 Dr.

When all was said and done, New Jerseyans again decided to spend more green to be more green.

Thousands more mail-in ballots will be counted today than in the 2005 general election, thanks to new legislation that says voters can use the vote-by-mail for any reason.

Montclair police have arrested a woman they claim robbed a senior citizen who gave the suspect a ride to Nishuane Park after church last month.

One of New Jersey's most significant environmental areas may soon get new protections that probably would limit development projects.

Membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively.

The ability for New Jersey voters to cast ballots by mail is expected to play a role in this year's gubernatorial election between Patty Spango, of West Orange, sits at one of the voting 'boxes' and fills out her vote by mail ballot.