Good News In Essex County: Uber Driver Saves Mom + 100th Birthday

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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Uber Driver Pulls NJ Mom Out Of Burning Car On Garden State Parkway

Uber driver James Price was heading home from Essex County to Matawan at 2 a.m., when he saw the aftermath of a crash and had to help.

Family Matriarch From Essex County Turns 100, Shares Secret To Long Life

An enterprising businesswoman took custody of her brother's six children after he died. Her family wishes her a happy birthday.

Free 'Community Refrigerator' Debuts Near Newark School

"We've been talking about this for a while, so when the students found out that this was going happen here, they were thrilled."

Montclair Convenience Store Sells $220,000 Lottery Ticket

A convenience store in Montclair sold a lottery ticket worth more than $220,000. See the lucky numbers here.

Irvington Senior Pens Award-Winner In County Writing Contest

Irvington resident Ruth Steele wrote "Not College Material," which was selected as one of the winning stories in a county writing contest.

West Essex Fireworks Celebration Scheduled In West Caldwell

The annual July 4 celebration has been scheduled for the towns of Caldwell, West Caldwell, Essex Fells and Roseland.

West Orange HS Inducts Record Number Into National Honors Society

A whopping total of 91 West Orange High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society.