7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup

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). Got a local news tip about something that will make your neighbors smile? Have a funny photo that’s just too good not to share? Send it to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Rutgers Newark Names Queen Latifah As 2018 Commencement Speaker

Livingston Science Olympiad Champs Bring Home Oodles Of Medals

West Orange Drummer Will Join Trio At NJ Jazz Society Social

Millburn Robotics Teams Keep Rocking And Rolling

SOMA Event: Queen-Themed Purim Party 'Will Rock You'

High School Junior Scores 1000th Point

Nutley Students Practice Kindness After Reading R.J. Palacio Book

Photo courtesy of Rutgers University-Newark