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

Named for Newark police Sgt. Joseph Azcona, new legislation drafted by the NJ Attorney General would allow prosecutors to ...

Having the support of family members living in a foreign country was one of the reasons Nigerian women gave for choosing to have their babies overseas.

Join BBC Essex Sport every Saturday afternoon from 2pm for exclusive live commentary of every Southend and Colchester United game. Plus updates from other sporting fixtures around Essex.

Back in February of 2023, the County of Essex began working on its very first Strategic Plan, a road map to guide staff and the local decision-makers through this Term of Council. That summer ...

Council for the County of Essex adopted the Consolidated Delegation of Authority By-Law, which authorized the Delegation of Powers and Duties, by the Council of the Corporation of the County of ...

Elmer J. Herrmann Jr., executive director of the Essex County Utilities Authority and Dawn Marie Cole, Essex County Clerk’s ...

This weekend in North Jersey enjoy live music including Gloria Gaynor and Let's Sing Taylor, comedy by Dane Cook, plus theater, art, magic and more.