Good News In Essex: Devoted Dads + Sister Act + Titan Finds A Home

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. 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).

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Dozens Of Devoted Dads, ‘Father Figures’ Attend NJ School’s Event

Dozens of positive male role models celebrated parenthood and guardianship at KIPP TEAM Academy's Kings Recognize Kings Day.

Belleville Sisters Uplift Local Children With School Supply Giveaway

For Selena and Sabrina Kossup, "back to school" season has become a chance to do a good deed.

West Orange Teen Has Triumphant Journey in Irish Athletics

A West Orange teen recently captured his first national title at the Irish U17 Track and Field National Championships.

Montclair State Welcomes 'Biggest And Most Diverse' Class In Its History – Again

For the fourth consecutive year, Montclair State University is welcoming its largest-ever incoming class.

Future Scientists In Newark Get ‘Biomedical Springboard’ To Success

The inaugural Pathway to Scientist program at Rutgers takes learning from the classroom to the lab.

In Livingston: Omega Speech And Debate Holds 2024 Summer Camp

The camp was led by a staff of Ivy League college students and Livingston High School students with impressive debate resumes.

Titan Finds A Home: Dog Thriving After 1,000 Days In NJ Animal Shelter

Sometimes good dogs get exactly what's coming to them.