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Good News In Essex County: Quadruplets + Library + Lifesaving Transplant

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

A New Jersey mother recently gave birth to natural quadruplets at a hospital in Essex County.
A New Jersey mother recently gave birth to natural quadruplets at a hospital in Essex County. (Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County can be a 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).

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Dentists On Wheels: New Mobile Clinic Hits The Streets In Newark

Newark residents have another reason to smile with the rollout of a new “mobile dental center.”

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NJ Veterans Get Free Dental Care At ‘Smiles For Heroes’ Event

More than 60 military veterans received no-cost dental care at an event in West Orange.

Verona Man Returns To PF Walk After Lifesaving Lung Transplant

“I’m one of the lucky ones, but too many people are still fighting for their lives.”

Seton Hall Prep Students Donate 120 Boxes Of Cereal To School’s ‘Corner Store’

Hazel Elementary School's "corner store" operates in partnership with Toni's Kitchen.

Montclair State University Receives $5 Million Gift To Transform Honors Program

Philanthropist John Martinson's investment will expand creativity, leadership and experiential learning opportunities, administrators said.

Maplewood's $24M Library Represents A ‘New Chapter,’ Supporters Say

"At a time when many public libraries are facing book bans, budget cuts and ideological scrutiny, Maplewood has made a bold statement."

A new, $24 million public library recently opened its doors in Essex County, NJ. (Photo courtesy of Sage & Coombe Architects)

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