Good News In Essex County: Football + Knitting + Patriots + Cheerios

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County can be a stressful place to live. 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).

NJ Teen Scores Big Football Scholarship – And He Only Started Playing 3 Years Ago

"This is just the start," he said. "There are greater things to do."

Meet Essex County Town’s ‘Patriot And Veteran Of The Year’ For 2026

"We do these things out of love for our country, our veterans, military families and our neighbors."

Staff At Supermarket In NJ Earn Place On Cheerios Box With $11K Fundraising Haul

A ShopRite in Essex County raised more than $11,000 that will help local food banks to fight hunger.

NJ High School Valedictorian Earns Cosmetology License While Cracking The Books

"I always put my schoolwork first. But cosmetology is something I love to do, and now I have a foundation for my future."

Community Refrigerator In Essex County City Gets Support From NJ Devils

"It breaks my heart that our neighbors have to choose between buying vegetables for their kids or keeping a roof over their heads."

NJ Exhibit Turns Soccer Balls Into Art As World Cup Fever Spreads

"Soccer, like art, is a universal language, and both connect us in ways that words cannot."

Knitting Enthusiasts In Essex County Earn Kudos From Town Council

They're turning their love for knitting into a way to make a difference.