Good News In Essex County: World Records|Farmers Market Revived

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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12 World Records From Essex County: Space, Film, Flight, Hockey

Essex County has created its fair share of amazing "Guinness World Record" moments. Learn about a few of them here.

Essex County Couple Revive Failing Farmers Market

An Essex County couple wanted their son to grow up in a town with a farmers market. Instead of complaining, they took matters into their own hands.

Maplewood Boy Appears In Super Bowl Ad

A group of 32 young fans were featured in the ad that ran before Sunday's game. Among them was Flynn Dannheisser of Maplewood, NJ.

Robot Helps Belleville Educators Teach Students With Autism

"Milo" has spikey brown hair, stands less than two-feet tall and is helping special needs students in Belleville.

Eager Newark Students Meet 'Miss Universe' Runner-Up

Madison Anderson Berrios, who represented Puerto Rico last year, offered some words of empowerment to students at Roberto Clemente School.

Nathalie Joachim Makes West Orange Proud At Grammy Awards

"To put it simply: it was one of the very best days of my life," the WOHS alum said. She was nominated for "Best World Music Album."

Eagle Scout From Caldwell Troop Has 'Thirst For History'

For Christian Styskal's Eagle Scout project, he constructed and replaced an aging American Flag Retirement box at an American Legion Hall.