Good News In Essex County: 106th Birthday + Lifting Student Voices

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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East Orange Woman Turns 106; See Her 2 Big Secrets For A Long Life

East Orange officials organized a birthday surprise for Vashti White at the home she built with her husband and brother seven decades ago.

Film Renaissance In Newark Keeps Booming: Here's The Latest

A new golden age of New Jersey moviemaking continues to blossom in the state's largest city.

Nutley Seeks Volunteers To Rake For Seniors, Disabled Residents

Got a rake, some elbow grease and a big heart? Nutley needs a hand this fall. Plus, here's how to apply if you're in need of help.

Lacordaire Academy In Montclair Unveils 3 New Science Labs

"We teach science not as a collection of facts, but as a way to understand the world."

Essex County Store Sells $10K Winning Lottery Ticket: See The Lucky Numbers

A store in Essex County sold a lottery ticket worth $10,000 for the Mega Millions drawing on Nov. 1. See the lucky numbers here.

Happy 'Bookoween': West Orange Students Make Pumpkin Patch Of Literacy

Washington Elementary Reading Specialist Wendi Giuliano and her team created a new sort of holiday for Halloween 2022.

From Broad Street To State Street: NJ Students Push For 'Dropout Law'

It's an inspiring thing when student voices are uplifted, especially in the often-brutal world of politics.