Good News In Essex County: Peak Bloom + Empowerment + Ivy League Ride

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ —Essex County can be an intimidating and 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).

Grant Helps Livingston Center Empower People With Special Needs

Want to see what well-spent funding can do to uplift the community? Pay a visit to "LifeTown," these New Jersey lawmakers say.

Immigrant Success Story: Newark Teen Earns Full Ride To Harvard

From a tiny Brazilian village to the Ivy League, this high school senior is living proof that dreams and determination travel far.

Millburn School Custodian Is A Sweeping Success, Named Award Finalist

A staff member at a school in Short Hills has a chance to win a nod as "Custodian of the Year." Here's how you can push him to the top.

10 Nutley Authors Take The Spotlight At Township Event

"It is wonderful that Nutley is highlighting women authors in the community," one of the participating writers said.

Essex County Store Sells $50K Powerball Lottery Ticket (See Lucky Numbers)

A local store sold a $50,000 lottery ticket for the drawing on March 29. See the lucky numbers here.

‘Influential Leaders’ Honored In Essex County: Women’s History Month

The Essex County commissioner board honored women from Bloomfield, East Orange, Montclair and Newark.

Peak Bloom Nears For Cherry Blossoms In Essex County: See 2025 Dates

"This is nature's grandest show, and it won't last long."