The Caldwells Patch

01/07/2025

This Essex County town's public school system has been under the financial supervision of the state for the past decade — until now.

01/07/2025

The driver continued for a short distance before returning to the scene. He told police that he thought he'd hit a deer, authorities said.

01/07/2025

An Essex County resident told police that his dog started growling around 5:15 a.m. Here's what happened next, authorities say.

01/07/2025

“Nothing about this is okay,” a distraught advocate warned ahead of this week’s vote on the state budget.

"Nothing about this is okay," a distraught advocate warned ahead of this week's vote on the state budget.

01/07/2025

The hikes come after the record-breaking budget deal signed Monday by Governor Phil Murphy, and the recent announcement of summer discounts.

01/07/2025

A record-setting state budget got a mixed reception from lawmakers in Essex County. Here’s what local Democrats and Republicans had to say.

A record-setting state budget got a mixed reception from lawmakers in Essex County. Here's what local Democrats and Republicans had to say.

01/07/2025

It’s one of the most important decisions of the year for New Jersey lawmakers. Here’s how your local representatives voted.

It's one of the most important decisions of the year for New Jersey lawmakers. Here's how your local representatives voted.

01/07/2025

Heavy rain and strong winds could cause flash flooding across the state Tuesday afternoon as thunderstorms hit again, forecasters say.

01/07/2025

One of your neighbors published an article in the Neighbor Posts section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

01/07/2025

A fireworks show and concert on Tuesday night has been postponed due to the weather forecast. Here's when the next show will take place.

01/07/2025

This Essex County town is encouraging residents to "grasscycle" when mowing the lawn instead of bagging grass clippings for pickup.

01/07/2025

"With its walkable streets and eclectic spirit," this Essex County town is home to one of New Jersey's most established metaphysical communities, a new list says.