The world is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, New Jersey.
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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Montclair Cops Give Woman Lifesaving Aid; Family ‘Eternally Grateful’
A Montclair resident stopped breathing while she was on the phone with her sons. Here's what happened next.
Football Star Gets ‘Key To City’; Al-Quadin Muhammad Honored
Muhammad has brought some serious hometown pride to New Jersey's largest city over the years – both on and off the gridiron.
Essex County Teen Launches Scholarship To Help Other Football Players
A high school football player in Essex County is helping fellow student-athletes to attend college with a nonprofit he started.
Grant Will Help Care For Seniors, Holocaust Survivors In North Jersey
"Caring for a family member with dementia, Alzheimer's or other degenerative illnesses is an act of love."
Newark’s Arts Community Shows ‘Promising Future,’ Group Says
Newark Arts recently hosted a triumphant "State of the Arts" event at Newark's Public Library's Centennial Hall.
Millburn Educator 'Cares Immensely' About Students: Teacher Spotlight
Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting some outstanding educators in New Jersey. Here's one from Millburn that deserves applause.
NJ Brothers Reflect On Their Inspiring Liver Donation, 10 Years Later
A decade ago, a Livingston resident donated more than half of his liver to his younger brother. Here's what they've been doing since then.
It has been 10 years since Jared Wohl of Livingston donated more than half of his liver to his younger brother, Cameron Wohl of Little Falls, opening up a new chapter in both of their lives. Now – a decade later – the siblings continue to be strong voices for organ and tissue donation in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)