Good News In Essex County: Best Movie Theater + St. Patrick’s Day + Cherry Blossoms

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).

NJ Town Has One Of The Best Movie Theaters In The World, Report Says

A beloved theater in Essex County made a roaring comeback last year. It recently landed on a list of the "100 greatest cinemas in the world."

Popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns To Essex County Town [PHOTOS]

An annual St. Patrick's Day parade sparked some big smiles in the township.

Rabbi Builds Jewish Connection In Essex County – One Conversation at a Time

Rabbi Shmuly Sputz often shares a story about a wealthy philanthropist who left his children a final lesson.

NJ High School Indoor Track Team Caps Historic Season

The Bulldogs' dominant season included multiple championship titles at the conference, county and sectional levels.

Essex County Teen Earns Prestigious ‘Amelia Earhart Award’

In a rare event, three New Jersey teens received a simultaneous honor from the Civil Air Patrol Curtiss-Wright Composite Squadron.

Pro Hockey Players Visit Essex County School For Women’s History Month

Players with the New York Sirens took a break from their busy schedule to speak with eager students.

Cherry Blossom Fest Will Return In Essex County: 2026 Event Schedule

"Peak bloom" is just around the bend for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the nation.