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Schools

High School SAT Scores in Essex County [Interactive Map]

View the average SAT scores and median household incomes of more than 20 public high schools in Essex County to see where Columbia High School ranked.

News

Professor Talk: So You Want to Write a Memoir?

Patch recently spoke with Rita D. Jacobs, professor in Montclair State University’s English Department, about memoirs.

News

MSU to Exhibit Holocaust Survivor's Paintings in Upcoming Exhibit

The works of Warsaw-born Holocaust survivor Israel Bernbaum will be displayed in February at Montclair State University.

Government

County to Hold Gun Buy-Back in February

Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and state Attorney General will contribute about $50,000.

Schools

Poll: Do You Want South Orange - Maplewood Teachers to be Armed?

The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School has begun a renewed conversation about how to best protect schools.

Local Connections

Hanukkah: A Not-So 'Minor' Holiday

Montclair resident Daniel Brenner wrote a new song to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Government, Business

PATH Service to World Trade Center Resumes Monday

Hoboken service remains suspended, but the Port Authority and NJ Transit are offering alternate routes for commuters.

Elections

Fontoura Wins Re-Election for Sheriff

Preliminary results from the Essex County Clerk's Office report the incumbent leading Republican challenger Orlando Mendez.

Elections

Essex County Clerk Welcomes Deadline Extension

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno extended deadline for email and fax ballots until Friday at 8 p.m.

Government

Orange Reservoir to Undergo Big Changes

A new open-air pavilion, boathouse with paddle boats, and large parking lot expected to be constructed by Essex County at unused reservoir.

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