Good News In Essex County: Inspiring Women + Airport Dogs + Scholars

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County can be a stressful place to live. 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).

Here's Why Hundreds Of Dogs Were At NJ Airport Last Weekend

The nation's oldest guide dog school brought an eager parade of puppies through a busy New Jersey airport.

These Inspiring Women In Livingston Are ‘Helping To Save The World’

The Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion has announced the 2025 "Inspiring Women of Livingston" honorees.

Volunteers Deliver Passover Packages To Homebound NJ Residents

Older adults and Holocaust survivors throughout Essex, Morris and northern Union counties got a friendly holiday visit ahead of Passover.

Nutley Teen’s Music Theater Prowess Is Source Of Pride For Town

Alexis Hamlin was the first student at Nutley High School to receive the New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education.

World Leaders Forum Hosts President Of The UN General Assembly

Seton Hall University welcomed Ambassador Philemon Yang, president of the United Nations General Assembly, to its World Leaders Forum.

VP At Credit Union In North Jersey Earns Volunteerism Award

Joe Graziano – the founder of "Wayne Day" – also serves as president of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce.

Newark High Schools Keep Turning Out Ivy League Success Stories

These ambitious Newark teens from the Class of 2025 have earned their way into some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation.