Good News In Essex County: Whitney Houston|Biz Award|Dog Photo

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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Huge Mural Of Whitney Houston Is Underway In Newark

A mural of Whitney Houston made of more than 1,000 pounds of hand-cut glass will stand as a tribute to the Newark native.

Livingston IT Entrepreneur Earns Award, Overcomes Loss

"To me, this prestigious award represents the challenges I overcame since the loss of my husband and business partner last year."

Tired Of Politics? Enjoy This Short Hills Dog Photo For A Moment

He's old enough to run...and chase his tail. If you need a five-second break from campaign news, enjoy this Millburn pooch.

Essex County Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth $100,000

A store sold a lottery ticket worth $100,000. See the lucky numbers here.

Essex County Adapts To Celebrate Jewish Holiday Amid COVID-19

Gatherings are limited due to the coronavirus. But there were some creative efforts to celebrate the Sukkot holiday in Essex County.

Montclair Family Honored For 4 Generations Of Service To Scouts

The Crowell family produced 2 Life Scouts, 2 Eagle Scouts and a Silver Beaver Award recipient, and left a lasting legacy to Camp Glen Gray.

Belleville American Legion's Annual Picnic Is Huge Success

Funds raised by the picnic will go towards running American Legion Post 105's veterans programs