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.
Phillip Porcaccino, of Belleville, admitted to accepting bribes from prostitution businesses while working as a Jersey City fire inspector.
Phillip Porcaccino, of Belleville, admitted to accepting bribes from prostitution businesses while working as a Jersey City fire inspector.
Phillip Porcaccino, of Belleville, admitted to accepting bribes from prostitution businesses while working as a Jersey City fire inspector.
Phillip Porcaccino, of Belleville, admitted to accepting bribes from prostitution businesses while working as a Jersey City fire inspector.
Phillip Porcaccino, 56, a Jersey City fire inspector, gave advance notice of police activity and inspections
Four students from the North Caldwell school were recognized by ShopRite for their academic, volunteer, and extracurricular achievements.
The comedic cast of MHS students will perform Mel Brooks' musical comedy on November 21 and 22 in the Millburn High School auditorium.
Madison Police are warning local residents to be on the lookout for an IRS scammer calling residents from a 202 area code today.
The Essex County Freeholders commended survivor and advocate Michael Weinstein and named November Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Students from All Saints Episcopal Day School in Hoboken joined the national Ban the Bag Movement to help the Mile Square City go green.
Mount St. Dominic Academy will perform Our Town on Nov. 21 and 22. The students will act without props or a set and mime their actions.
First graders at the elementary school are learning about character development and displaying their acts of kindness on a "kindness tree."
Students will join forces with talented Drew faculty to perform Anton Chekov's classic play from November 12 to 15 at the Kean Theatre.
Check out this list of new employment opportunities within five miles of Madison. Postings include sales managers, finance, medical jobs.
Check out this list of new employment opportunities within five miles of Hoboken. Postings include sales managers, finance, medical jobs.
Check out this list of new employment opportunities within five miles of Millburn. Postings include sales managers, finance, medical jobs.
Check out this list of new employment opportunities within five miles of Caldwell. Postings include sales managers, finance, medical jobs.
Check out this list of new employment opportunities in this area. Postings include sales managers, human resources, finance, medical jobs.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments, or upload a photo there in honor of those who have served.
The pictures with Santa Paws event will be held Sunday at the Short Hills Mall. Portions of the proceeds with benefit the Madison shelter.
