Good News In Essex County: Golden Marriages + Six-Leaf Clover

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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'Say Yes To Each Other': NJ Couples Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage

More than 100 couples who have been married for over half a century gathered for a "Golden Mass" in North Jersey. Here's their advice.

Greenwood Gardens In Millburn Earns Spot Near Top Of National List

The 28-acre attraction in Millburn reopens to the public May 5, and just made a national list of best gardens to see.

$1K A Day For Life: Essex County Store Sells Lucky Lottery Ticket

A store in Essex County sold a Cash4Life lottery ticket that will split a prize of "$1,000 a day for life" with another winner.

Bloomfield Has An Official 'Town Flower' – Here's What It Is

This flower with striking yellow petals and a dark center represents the "natural beauty of Bloomfield," an official said.

Star Student In Belleville-Nutley Is Volunteer, Friend To Animals

A local high school student-athlete has a 4.1 GPA and volunteers all over town. "She's just genuinely a nice kid," her parent said.

'Star Local Student' In West Orange Has Outstanding Leadership Skills

This star high school soccer player also co-founded the West Orange High School Sports Media Association.

Montclair Boy Finds Rare, 6-Leaf Clover In His Backyard

"Montclair as a whole actually seems to have a lot of mutant clovers," his mother said.