Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.

A “career criminal” with a history of drugging men was spotted entering and leaving Manzano’s room the morning of his death, ...

The Lady Vols pulled off an epic upset over UConn, besting their longtime rival for the first time since 2007 when Candace ...

A New Jersey freshman Congressional delegate got into a spat on X with conservatives, who were upset with her fiery speech ...

Score prediction, picks for Lady Vols basketball in the rivalry matchup with UConn, which was renewed this season after a one ...

Joseph Charles Blakaitis, 85, of Duck, NC, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

West Caldwell police were called to a home on Lougheed Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday for the report of an invasion-type ...

The Lady Vols lost a third straight game, falling to No. 2 South Carolina on Monday as coach Kim Caldwell returned one week ...

The Lady Vols are back at home to host No. 2 South Carolina on Monday. Kim Caldwell plans to coach one week after giving birth to her son.

Like other towns in the area, the borough has been experiencing water main breaks this winter. The latest two happened Friday.