Good News In Essex County: Reading + Restaurants + Recreation

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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Newark Teaches Kids To Enjoy Books, Reading At Annual Event

The city is trying to make gains on an education gap – by teaching kids to enjoy reading.

Bloomfield Store Sells $100K Winning Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers

A store in Bloomfield sold a lottery ticket worth $100,000 for the Aug. 16 Powerball drawing, officials said. See the lucky numbers here.

Tapas For Beginners: Guide From A Caldwell Restaurant

What should newcomers know before they take their first bite? Here's what the folks at Xunta - Tapas España in Caldwell have to say.

Newark Academy Staff Take Trip Back In Time For 250th Anniversary

More than 130 faculty and staff members gathered for a bus tour of the school's four previous locations in Newark.

Summer Movies In West Orange: Residents Can Pick This Year's Films

The West Orange Recreation Department will be holding two outdoor movies nights in West Orange this summer. Here are the choices of films.

Here Are 5 North Jersey Restaurants To Try That Opened Last Month

Take a drive or train to try a new restaurant in North Jersey. Here are 5 that opened or announced their openings so far in summer 2023.

Rush Bowls Restaurant To Open Its First NJ Location In Livingston

A father and son will open the fast casual store in Livingston, offering healthy eats.