Good News In Essex County: Retiring Teachers + Libraries + Cop Award

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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Longtime Livingston Teachers, School Staff Honored Before Their Sunset

Dozens of retiring Livingston school employees were feted at a recent school board meeting.

Big Updates At Libraries In East, South Orange: Renovation, BCCLS

The East Orange library is taking on a big renovation project. The South Orange library joined the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.

West Caldwell Cop Leads Department In DWI Enforcement, Earns Award

An officer with the West Caldwell Police Department recently earned an award for leading the agency in DWI enforcement last year.

Montclair Hospital Honors Dialysis Expert As 'Exceptional Leader'

A dialysis expert recently earned a well-deserved nod of appreciation from a hospital in Montclair.

American Legion Post 105 Family Of Belleville Attends State Convention

PHOTOS: Belleville's name was yet again at the forefront during this year's American Legion Department of NJ Convention.

Newark's Mercy House to Host 5th Anniversary Celebration

The Mercy House of Newark, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, will commemorate five years of providing food, clothing and other essentials to those in need.

Juneteenth Honored At Cemeteries In Belleville, Bloomfield, Montclair

The Belleville Historical Society observed Juneteenth in Belleville, Bloomfield and Montclair.