10 Strange And Weird News Stories In Essex County: 2022 Roundup

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — From zombies to UFOs to a snake on a plane, there was no shortage of unusual stuff happening in Essex County, New Jersey this year. Take a look back at some of the weirdest news stories that took place in 2022.

World UFO Day: What's Been Spotted In New Jersey's Skies?

A cigar-shaped object turns to smoke. A round aircraft hovers over houses. NJ has seen its share of weird UFO reports – read some here.

NJ's Giant Weird Kitty: Essex County Urban Explorer Tells Its Story

Video: In 1970, a truck driver in North Jersey saved a Macy's Day Parade cat from being discarded in a landfill. Here's what happened next.

Snake On A Plane Taken From Flight At Newark Airport, Port Authority Says

An unwelcome stowaway on a New Jersey-bound flight was removed by Port Authority officials.

Weird NJ Is About To Become A TV Show – Strangeness Pays Off

Who says it doesn't pay to be weird?

Democrat, GOP Lawmakers In NJ Find Common Ground Over Fusion Energy

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is excited about a huge breakthrough in fusion energy research. So is state senator Joe Pennacchio – here's why.

Rare Baseball Card Found In Essex County In 'Card Breaks' Trend

A client of Essex County's Vintage Breaks may get five figures for a one-of-a-kind card featuring NJ native Mike Trout of the LA Angels.

NJ Fisherman Pulls Unexploded Military Shell From Under Passaic River

Nutley police said a county bomb squad took the shell to a safe location to be detonated.

7 Decapitated Birds Found In Bags, Nutley Police Say

The deceased animals included two pigeons and five chickens, Nutley police said.

Interactive 'Fairy Trail' In Montclair Sparks Wonder In Local Children

A whimsical new "fairy trail" has sprung up at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, and the public is invited to pay it a visit.

Newark Among Worst US Cities If Zombie Outbreak Happens, Report Says

Three New Jersey cities, including its largest, ranked low on a list of "2022's Best Cities for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse."

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