Good News In Essex County: Jazz + Lottery Win + Biggest Veggie Contest

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).

Jazz Fans Flock To Essex County For Annual Festival [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

The "power of jazz" was on full display in North Jersey.

Biggest Tomato And Zucchini Contest In NJ Town: Here's Who Won This Year

ALSO: Here are the winners of the town’s 2026 "Tomato & Zucchini Cook-Off" competition.

3 Rain Gardens Will Help Essex County Town Fight Flooding

The rain gardens are designed to help manage stormwater, while also beautifying the community.

Essex County Supermarket Sells $100K Lottery Ticket: See Other Big Winners In NJ

Here's where the winning ticket was sold.

Caribbean Festival Celebrates Culture And Community

The Caribbean showed up in Essex County last weekend.

NJ Founder Builds AI Project After Years Of Housing Instability

Robert McMurrer, who has experienced homelessness and years of housing instability, created Kira Labs to develop a project called Kira World.

Decorated NJ Teacher Inspires Her City: Immigration, Poetry And The Beatles

"We need empathy and kindness now more than ever."