Good News In Essex County: Ivy League|Black-Owned Restaurants

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The world can be a scary place. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Let’s focus on that second part. Take a look at some recent good news stories in Essex County below. (Click the headlines to read).

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Ambitious Bloomfield Teen Accepted To 7 Ivy League Colleges

A senior at Bloomfield High School got into some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. But in his family, that's nothing new.

Newark Student Earns His Way Into 7 Ivy League Schools

Essex County now has TWO high school students who earned a combined 14 Ivy League college acceptance letters.

East Orange Is Seeing A Black-Owned Restaurant Renaissance

East Orange has plenty of inspirational culinary success stories. Here are a few local restaurants you need to check out.

Maplewood Book Store Featured On 'Today Show' For Autism Month

For Autism Awareness Month, Jenna Hager Bush's reading club featured the shop, which welcomes and job-trains people with special needs.

West Caldwell Supermarket Sells Lottery Ticket Worth $514,000

A Stop & Shop in West Caldwell sold a ticket worth more than half a million dollars in a Jersey Cash 5 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.

Musicians From Belleville, Cedar Grove To Honor Lionel Hampton

Three of the co-leaders of the current Lionel Hampton Big Band will honor the late jazz giant, including Christian Fabian and Lance Bryant.

'Proudly She Served:' Late Montclair Woman Honored With Painting

Bernice "Bee" Falk Haydu was among 12 military veterans to be depicted in a stunning series of large-scale portraits.

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