Good News In Essex County: Sports Stars + Restaurants + Empowering Youth

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).

Local Foodie Hotspot Makes List Of 'Best Neighborhoods To Eat Well On A Budget'

A district in New Jersey's largest city landed on a list of the "110 Best Neighborhoods to Eat Well on a Budget in America."

Theater In Essex County Screens Its First Movie In Nearly A Decade

The theater screened a beloved classic as part of a popular film festival.

Essex County Teen Builds Robotics Lab In Kenya

What began as a cultural exchange has grown into a high-impact global citizenship project – spearheaded by a local high school student.

Youth Sports Program In Essex County Town Is Making A Difference For Local Athletes

The program got a round of applause for boosting the local sports community.

Lincoln Park Music Festival Pilots 'Youth Fest Day' In Essex County

Designed as a service-learning initiative, the program engaged students directly in festival planning, promotion, and production, while also providing a platform for youth performances.

'Pretty Empowered': Program Engages, Inspires Young Women

This year's theme, "Beauty is Belonging," highlights the importance of inclusion and self-expression in shaping future leaders.

Softball Star In Essex County Nominated For ‘NCAA Woman of the Year’

Ashleigh Tavaska graduated this year as one of this university’s most decorated student-athletes.