Good News In Essex County: Heroes Salute|Good Music|Whoopi

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — 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).

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Workers At Saint Barnabas Hospital Earn 'Heroes Salute' (VIDEOS)

It began with a bagpipe call and ended with a resounding "thank you" for those on the coronavirus frontline.

West Orange 9/11 Survivor Beats Coronavirus, 'Will Never Forget'

"I saw and heard things at the hospital that I will never forget," a COVID-19 patient from West Orange wrote.

United Airlines Flies Huge Payload Of N95 Masks To Newark Airport

Instead of a plane full of passengers, a different sort of cargo disembarked at Newark Airport: 50,000 medical-grade face masks.

Livingston Schools Among 'Best Communities For Music Education'

The Livingston Public School District was named as one of 2020's "Best Communities For Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation.

Whoopi Goldberg Gives Kudos To Newark Hospital Workers

VIDEO: "This is not what you signed on for... I'm sure a lot of people want to say thank you."

Belleville Community Sprit Shines: Easter Bunny, Cherry Blossoms

Belleville residents took a moment to appreciate life amid the coronavirus crisis.

Montclair Liquor Store Sells $100K Lottery Ticket

A ticket matched all five cards drawn for the 5 Card Cash drawing on Tuesday, capturing a $100,000 jackpot.