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.
A 26-year-old Somerset County woman has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after being pulled over by a Sheriff's Officer.
A 26-year-old Somerset County woman has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after being pulled over by a Sheriff's Officer.
A 26-year-old Somerset County woman has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after being pulled over by a Sheriff's Officer.
A 26-year-old Somerset County woman has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after being pulled over by a Sheriff's Officer.
A 26-year-old Somerset County woman has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after being pulled over by a Sheriff's Officer.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Police arrested an Irvington man who allegedly falsely reported a bomb threat this afternoon. He has been charged in all three false alarms.
Learn how Maple trees are tapped, see syrup made, and have a taste at the Environmental Education Center Sugar Shack in Basking Ridge.
Maple Sugaring Demonstrations will be held this weekend at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham.
The WOHS Cheerleaders will compete at Nationals this weekend. Watch the squad join their classmates in a "Shake It Off" parody here.
Searching for a home in Chatham? Here's a round up of local real estate listings.
Searching for a home in West Orange? Here's a round up of local real estate listings.
Police found 'numerous digital files' of child pornography during a search at the man's Somerset County home Wednesday.
Police found 'numerous digital files' of child pornography during a search at the man's Somerset County home Wednesday.
Police found 'numerous digital files' of child pornography during a search at the man's Somerset County home Wednesday.
Police found 'numerous digital files' of child pornography during a search at the man's Somerset County home Wednesday.