Good News In Essex County: ‘Straight A’ Hospital|Academy Awards

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).

Got a local news tip about something that will make your neighbors smile? Have a funny photo that’s just too good not to share? Send it to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Livingston Hospital Raising The Bar For NJ, Leapfrog Group Says

Saint Barnabas is the only hospital in New Jersey – and one of just 27 in the U.S.– to earn 19 straight "A" grades from the watchdog group.

Montclair Native Scores Triple Oscar Victory For 'Nomadland'

Jessica Bruder, who attended Montclair Kimberly Academy, wrote the celebrated book that became an Academy Award-winning movie.

Newark Teen Headed To Ivy League: 'I Took The YOLO Approach'

Janic Aguirre, who comes from a family of Japanese and Nicaraguan descent, is inventing his own language. He got into 7 Ivy League schools.

Gov. Praises NJ Soup Kitchen For Fighting Food Insecurity

Toni's Kitchen in Essex County used a state grant to give a hand up to struggling residents – and local restaurants, too.

NJ Woman Finds Dream Job Helping Others With Hearing Loss: Report

An Orange resident is making a difference for other people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Millburn Film Fest Announces Winning Student Films To Be Screened

The 10th Anniversary of the film festival will be a drive-in event in the Millburn High School Parking lot on May 21.

500 Bloomfield Residents Volunteer For Town-Wide Cleanup

Hundreds of Bloomfield residents came together for a day of volunteering to beautify the township.

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