Emily Everson has lived in Union County most of her life and has spent her career covering North and Central New Jersey. She started out as a reporter at a Union County LocalSource, before working as an editor for hyperlocal news websites and community magazines throughout the region.
Having dedicated her career to local news coverage, Emily strongly believes that local journalists should be fierce advocates for the communities they cover. Please do not hesitate to send news tips, questions, and concerns directly to Emily at Emily.Everson@patch.com.
A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School grad, Emily graduated Magna cum laude from Marymount Manhattan College. She lives in Clark with her Westie puppy, Basil.
What do you think of the way the Ray Rice prosecution case was handled? Do you think the punishment fit the crime? Let us know in the poll.
What do you think of the way the Ray Rice prosecution case was handled? Do you think the punishment fit the crime? Let us know in the poll.
Drew University has been listed as one of the top national liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
YMCA of Montclair Open House Week is Sunday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 13 at 25 Park Street in Montclair.
YMCA of Montclair Open House Week is Sunday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 13 at 25 Park Street in Montclair.
The Hoboken University ranks 76th out of 200 national universities that offer a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.
The memorial service will honor the 64 residents fallen in the tragic events on September 11th, including Madison resident, James Crawford.
Seven residents of Livingston were tragically taken in the attacks on Sept. 11. The county memorial service will honor all fallen.
Five residents of Millburn-Short Hills were tragically taken in the attacks on Sept. 11. The county memorial service will honor all fallen.
Three Caldwell residents were tragically taken in the attacks on the World Trade Center. The county memorial service will honor all fallen.
Jemma Nelson performed with Chatham's School of Rock at Just Jake's in Montclair. As lead vocalist, Nelson made the Top Three Best of Show.
The 13th annual memorial service will be held on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Plans for an official 9/11 memorial are still being made.
All are invited to say goodbye to Mr. Reiher, a beloved former Mayor, at a viewing at the West Caldwell Library on Sept. 11.
Check out our gallery of the first days of the school year, read about the changes in the district, and send in your own school photos too.
The concert will benefit the Foundation's summer camp program in Millburn, which helps children with kidney disease attend sleep-away camp.
Many of Millburn's innovative and outstanding local bistros, farmers markets, and dessert destinations will be featured Sept. 14 - 20.
Those who are interested in moving to town as well as residents who moved to Livingston in the past year are invited to a picnic on Monday.
The Education Foundation will hold its second annual festival to raise funds to support Millburn schools, programming, technology and more.
The annual Italian festival will run through Sunday, bringing live music, scrumptious foodie favorites, and family fun to Sinatra Park.
Alex MacLachlan, the girl's father, manages $1.5 billion for an investment firm. The native Australians moved to North Jersey last year.
