Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Schools Distribute 1.3 Million in Bonuses to Teachers
Teachers across the district were rewarded for outstanding performance. 202 teachers will receive stipends ranging from $5,000 to $12,000.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
- Westfield, NJ
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.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
More than 1 Million New Jerseyans Plan to Travel for an End-of-Summer Getaway
Local AAA chapter forecasts that New Jersey will see its highest volume of Labor Day Weekend travel since before the recession.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Mayor Zimmer Urges Lawmakers to Legalize App-Based Taxi Services
Zimmer speaks out in support of legalizing and regulating rideshare services like Uber that help connect app users with taxis in Hoboken.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Local Parents Raise Funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research in Honor of Son
West Caldwell based magician, David Corsaro, and his wife, Lauren, hosted their second annual "Martinis & Magic" fundraiser on August 8.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Home for the Developmentally Disabled Opens in Livingston
Aided by Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the ARC of Essex County officially opened the group home on August 20.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Drew University Welcomes the Class of 2018 with Campus Activities
First year students will move in on August 29 where they will meet Drew's new president, MaryAnn Baenninger.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Congressional Candidate and Livingston Resident Campaigns in Nutley
Livingston resident and Democratic candidate for Congress, Mark Dunec, canvassed door-to-door in Nutley.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Congressional Candidate and Livingston Resident Campaigns in Nutley
Livingston resident and Democratic candidate for Congress, Mark Dunec, canvassed door-to-door in Nutley.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Four Caldwell Grads Join the Lehigh University Class of 2018
Marissa Coscia, Natalie Grotyohann, Christine Lenchur, and Drew Siedel will call Lehigh University home for the next four years.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Help Hoboken Win the People's Choice Award for Best Downtown in New Jersey
Hoboken has been nominated for the 2013 People's Choice Award for outstanding downtowns in NJ. Read on to learn how to vote!
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
New West Essex Freshman Get a Sweet Start to the School Year with Ice Cream Social
Check out our gallery of back to school photos. Freshman at West Essex High School were treated to ice cream at the August 21 orientation.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Photos: Caldwell Grads Move in to Freshman Dorms Nationwide
Caldwell parents share photos of 2014 high school grads moving into freshman dorms. Email your move in photos to Emily.Everson@Patch.com.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwell University Art Therapy Gallery Presents New Exhibit
The University's faculty invitational exhibit will feature Laurence Schwinger, MFA, a professional Illustrator.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Nutley Resident Sworn in by Gov. Christie as Passaic Valley Commissoner
Thomas Tucci, Jr., a graduate of NJIT in Newark, was sworn in as the newest Commissioner at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Resident Sworn in by Gov. Christie as Passaic Valley Commissoner
Thomas Tucci, Jr., a graduate of NJIT in Newark, was sworn in as the newest Commissioner at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Paper Mill Director Joins NJ Theatre Alliance as Chair
Todd Schmidt, Managing Director of the Paper Mill Playhouse, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
East Street Parking Lot Closed Until September
Construction to the East Street parking lot is expected to take two weeks.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
UPDATE: Man Accused of Point Pleasant Beach Attempted Carjacking Could Be Charged As a Terrorist
Ali Muhammad Brown, the man accused of murdering 19-year-old Brandon Tevilin and 3 Seattle men as could be tried as a terrorist.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Reminder: Hoboken Fire Department, Mayor Zimmer to Lead Local Walk to End Alzheimer's on Aug. 28
Don't miss out on today's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Hoboken, organized by local fire fighter, Orlando Lanzo, in honor of his mother.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Caldwells' Trinity Academy Mascot Travels Around the World on Student Summer Vacations
Bernie, a flat stanley-style St. Bernard has traveled far and wide, from Hong Kong to a visit with out troops in the middle east.
Emily Everson, Patch Staff
