Good News In Essex County: Cheerios + NFL + Cosmetology School

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Let’s focus on that second part. Take a look at some recent good news stories in Essex County below. (Click the headlines to read).

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Bloomfield Supermarket Workers Earn Their Way Onto Cheerios Boxes

Two workers at the Brookdale ShopRite recently found themselves staring at boxes of Cheerios with their own faces on them. Here's why.

Montclair State Students Plant Seeds To Revive A Native American Language

"It's definitely a great place to start, but hopefully it's not where we stop."

East Orange Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket: See The Lucky Numbers

Stores in East Orange and Fort Lee sold Powerball lottery tickets worth $50,000 for the drawing on April 5. See the lucky numbers here.

NFL's David Merritt Talks Sports, Life In Nutley (VIDEO)

Merritt, who lived in the township, joined the Inside Nutley Podcast to talk football, adding some local nostalgia into the mix.

Five Students In Millburn Chosen To Display Their Art In Essex County

A handful of students in Millburn/Short Hills were selected to display their art in an Essex County justice building.

Irvington Boxer Turns Attention To Golden Gloves After Milestone Win

"It felt good to earn a win in my first big tournament," Jean Pierre Valencia said after his recent win.

Buzz Builds Around Newark School's Cosmetology Program (VIDEOS)

The buzz continues to build about the School of Cosmetology at West Side, which prepares students for careers in the industry.