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.
James Caldwell High School raised more than $1000 for the Wounded Warrior's project at Soccer Saturday and other recent fundraisers.
The Millburn theatre has announces a star-studded cast of Broadway veterans for the upcoming musical, Elf. A coat drive is planned as well.
Friends and family are mourning the death of Sean Verdi, a 2014 grad of the Hoboken college who died on Wednesday at a hotel mogul's home.
Preliminary exit polling conducted by the Millburn Elementary School Corey Booker beating Jeff Bell in the senate race.
This week, Deerfield Elementary students walked ten laps for the charity, Wounded Warrior Softball Camp for Kids.
The Teen Read Week festivities at the North Caldwell school continued with Book Bingo, starring popular teen book titles such as Divergent.
Livingston's Temple Emanu-El will install its new cantor, Joshua Finkel West Orange resident, at the Shabbat service on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
On Nov. 15, the renowned Chamber Music Society will perform at the Madison University. This part of Drew's three-part chamber music series.
Get a jump on your holiday shopping on Nov. 9 and support glass, collage, print, and fine artists in your community at the Library's fair.
The tape measure became dislodged from a worker’s belt on the 50th floor at a Hudson County construction site.
Incumbent Peter Biancamano and Parents for Progress candidates Monica Stromwall and Sharon Angley won the seats in a nail biting election.
All four Republican candidates in Caldwell secured seats on the Caldwell Township Council. Mayor Ann Dassing secured another four-year term.
In the race for two open seats on the Borough Council, Democrats Vitale and Landrigan have gained both seats from the lone challenger.
In the Millburn Town Council elections, Cheryl Burstein gained the most votes. Mayor TIllotson's bid for re-election was also successful.
Councilman Rudy Fernandez and Democrat newcomers Edward Meinhardt and Shawn Klein have won the three open Livingston Council seats.
During the month of October, the Madison Rotary held a food drive for the Interfaith Food Pantry and donated dictionaries to third graders.
The new board is planning a variety of fundraisers including Millburn Schools Rock, Cocktails and Conversation, and a film festival.
Student at the North Caldwell School recognized Red Ribbon Week by signing a pledge, wearing red and learning about the history of the week.
Military personnel can receive a free cannoli on Nov. 11 at any Carlo's Bakery nationwide. The bakery will also honor their own veterans.
It will soon be time to turn back your clocks one hour.
