Good News In Essex County: Doggone Adventure + Poetry + Education

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. 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).

Lost Dog Has Big Adventure In Essex County, Reunited With Owner

Firefighters and a local animal shelter helped to rescue a freezing and frightened doggo. Here's what happened.

West Orange Teen Scores Kudos From BOE After Nailing Down Perfect SAT

"How can we make this the first of many?" Sahli Negassi questioned.

Divine Nine Day In Essex County Honors Inspirational Leaders

A'Dorian Murray-Thomas recently hosted the first annual Essex County “Divine Nine Day.”

Bloomfield Restaurant Holding Anniversary Bash: Bacchanal Junction

A Bloomfield restaurant is celebrating its first year in business with a Caribbean-themed night of music and drinks.

Millburn Middle School Wins Fall 2024 Vocabulary Bowl

Vocabulary.com recently announced the winners of the Fall 2024 Vocabulary Bowl.

NJ Educator Pens Book To Inspire Teachers

Keri Orange-Jones began her transition into teaching via the Alternate Route Program.

Meet Newark's First ‘Poet Laureate’; New Program Launches

New Jersey’s largest city has named its first-ever poet laureate: Margie "Mia X" Johnson.