Resident Accused of Armed Robbery, West Orange Goes Green and Police Car in Hit and Run: Week in Review

West Orange Goes Green with Bronze Certification

The township achieves Sustainable Jersey certification this month.

Police: Suspicious Man at Bus Stop for Five Days

Officials investigating reported enticement of an 11-year-old girl at the corner of Kinsley Street and Riggs Place.

Kindergarten Presentation Draws Hundreds

Presentation provided information for new and prospective parents at Washington Elementary School Tuesday.

West Orange police say roofing materials stolen from Gregory Avenue residence and landscaping accessories from Lakeside Avenue business.

NJ Transit to Add Trains and Reduce Commuting Time

Four Midtown Direct schedule to be adjusted and 15 trains added to Morris and Essex train lines.

Locals React to Election of Pope Francis

White smoke on Wednesday at the Vatican signaled the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as new head of the Catholic Church.

Police: Unmarked Police Car Involved in Hit and Run

Crash lodged car in between pole and building.

Board of Ed To Improve Athletic Fields

West Orange school board approves the installation of lights on Suriano Field and to re-turfing Lincoln Field.

St. Patrick's Day Parade in West Orange

Check out the photos from the 62nd annual parade that kicked off at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday. Share your photos with Patch here!

West Orange Police Respond to Two Fights During Parade

The 62nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Sunday afternoon.

21-Year-Old Resident Accused of Armed Robbery

West Orange man allegedly held two men hostage for two days in Neptune forcing one to sell his belongings at a pawn shop, according to the Asbury Park Press.

Two motorcycles sped past a Verona Police Officer going more than 80 miles per hour before disappearing into West Orange.

Crash Lodges Car in Between Pole and Building

[VIDEO] Car appeared to be totalled as it was pulled onto tow truck upside down.

State to Increase Standardized Student Testing in 2014-15

Interin Superintendent of West Orange Schools James O'Neill says students are currently tested too often and it adds stress surrounding those tests.

West Orange Parade Kicked Off Friday at Tierney's [VIDEO]

Grand Marshal John McKeon along with Deputy Grand Marshals Barbara Hughes and Mike Merwin stopped in at Tierney's in Montclair Friday to start the weekend celebrations.