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.
The local attorney pled guilty to smuggling marijuana and tobacco into the jail in exchange for cash payments of $500 a package.
The local attorney pled guilty to smuggling marijuana and tobacco into the jail in exchange for cash payments of $500 a package.
Stephanie Anderson, a teacher and former AmeriCorps volunteer, will harness her lifelong love of teaching at the Livingston YMCA.
This year's Christmas tree lighting will feature live performances, a visit from Santa, and radio giveaways from CBS FM.
Students at Mount St. Dominic Academy in Caldwell built these eco-friendly trees out of recyclable materials.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Police have found the man and his Ford Ecocline van believed to have struck and killed 77-year-old Ernesta Fernandez in Nutley.
Kids Under One Roof celebrated its grand opening in Short Hills this week with a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce.
The fair, complete with a visit from the Snow Queen, will be held at City Hall this weekend. A wide variety of artists will be featured.
Students at the North Caldwell school organized a Thanksgiving feast for staff, complete with a saxophone performance by Principal Popat.
Police have charged a 24-year-old Madison resident with making terroristic threats, and another man with trespassing at Drew University.
The Chatham teenagers were charged with possession of heroin, marijuana, LSD, and drug paraphernalia during motor vehicle stop on Main St.
