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7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

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
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Essex County's Best Halloween Costume Photos: 2017
'Maplewood Needs An Indoor Skate Park'; Local Starts Fundraiser
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Essex County Store Sells $242K Lottery Ticket
Christie Reappoints West Caldwell Man To NJ/Israel Commission
South Orange Recommended For $500K Library Grant
Fun, Food: Belleville's Police-Community Outreach Party (PHOTOS)
Newark Gets Greener: Dozens Of Trees Planted In Weequahic Park
Photo courtesy of April Lehman
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