Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
There is a basketball camp from June 28 to July 2 and a softball clinic from July 19 to 22.
The Cedar Grove fire department is hosting an activity filled event this Sunday for kids K-6, at the Community Park.
Cedar Hill Prep School will launch Distance Learning
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Pack 32 congratulates 2019 Arrow of Light recipients: Dylan Bratek, Nate Williamson, JT Vacca, Maximo Nogales, James Waugh & Rocco Quilici.
Over 765 Dads and Daughters attended this annual event at The Grove hosted by the Girl Scouts
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
The 14th annual Fall Family Festival is returning to the Essex County Environmental Center on Sept. 29.
NJ Monthly Magazine ranking of top high schools in New Jersey lists Verona High School at #24, a climb of 70 spots on the state ranking.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.
We asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos in celebration of Mother's Day. Take a look at this submission from Cedar Grove.
Zoey Penny, 8, has an “insatiable passion for the sport of gymnastics.” Watch her meeting with Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez.
An Essex County-based CPA group says that NJ millennials want less taxes, affordable housing, cheaper college and a legal weed industry.
Verona’s trivia whiz, a father of five, scored $15,000 during his appearance on the iconic game show.
The first-grade students of Cedar Grove – and their parents – got a useful tool to help keep them safe: DNA and fingerprinting kits.
Join the Sustainable Verona Team to clean up the West Essex Rail Trail!
Geri and Walter Koprowski celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary surrounded by family in Verona.
Tell us about a funny moment you’ve shared with your dog, cat or other animal companion. We’ll showcase the best replies.
Was your life enriched by meeting Verona’s Megan Longo Villanella? Here’s how you can help the N.J. mother’s family cope with her loss.
New Jersey-based Keeping Babies Safe will give new cribs to 127 families in the Essex County area.
Family magazine lists 508 New Jersey towns. See the entire Essex County ranking list here.
What did the parents name the baby? Find out here, Essex County.
“It’s not cool to be the cool parent,” an Essex County mother says. See 9 more child-rearing tips here.
Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.
Does your child need a new car or booster seat? They might, as of September 1.
A woman claims that two off-leash dogs attacked her leashed pet during a walk.
Trends include low household income and high child care costs.
Want to be on TV? Your appearance could help provide a facelift for the municipally run shelter.
Bellatair Salon will host a breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Oct. 14. The event is also organized by the Junior Women's Club.
The 13th annual event will raise funds to support rehabilitation research and employment initiatives to help people with disabilities.
Watch this video of Senator O'Toole getting soaked for a good cause! O'Toole represents parts of Essex, Bergen, and Passaic counties.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.