Good News In Essex: Quintuplets Graduate + Boxing Champs + Lotto Win

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. 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).

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NJ, NY Boxers Score Knockout Wins In Greenland

These American pugilists, including an Essex County resident, made a trailblazing appearance in Greenland – and thrilled an eager crowd.

16 Handles Coming To Essex County; Immigrant Entrepreneur Chases Dream

Things are about to get a little sweeter in Essex County when a new self-serve frozen yogurt eatery opens this weekend.

Filipino Heritage Fuels This High-Ranking Newark Airport Worker

Where Lana Van Marter grew up, the only option was to take to the sky.

$48K 'Quick Draw' Lottery Ticket Sold At Nutley Store

A Quick Draw Progressive lottery ticket worth nearly $50,000 was recently sold at a store in Nutley.

In Livingston: ‘Ice Cream With A Cop’ Event For People Of All Ages

The Livingston Police Department invited residents to join them for "free ice cream, conversation and fun."

Youth Fishing Derbies Returning In Essex County: What To Know For 2024

Get ready to bait those hooks: Essex County is bringing back its free fishing derbies for kids and teens.

NJ Quintuplets Make History, Graduate From Montclair State University

Being a quintuplet is exceptionally rare. Rarer still is all five attending the same college and graduating on the same day.