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.
A Somerset County man has been indicted for the murder of a 17-year-old who was shot to death in a church parking lot.
A Somerset County man has been indicted for the murder of a 17-year-old who was shot to death in a church parking lot.
The New Providence church observed Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Pancake Day, with a traditional supper of pancakes and ham.
Police cornered an Essex County man leaping from a third story building to a rooftop with guns and drugs. A second man was also arrested.
A Union County investigation led Police to arrest two men stopped with backpacks carrying handguns and large quantities of narcotics.
Winter Storm Sparta arrives Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous weather to town. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Winter Storm Sparta arrives Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous weather to town. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Winter Storm Sparta arrives Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous weather to town. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Winter Storm Sparta arrives Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous weather to town. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Winter Storm Sparta arrives Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous weather to town. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Looking for a new job close to home? The Westfield Patch jobs board helps you search for jobs, and employers post new listings.
Looking for a new job close to home? The West Orange Patch jobs board helps you search for jobs, and employers post new listings.
Looking for a new job close to home? The Chatham Patch jobs board helps you search for jobs, and employers post new listings.
Looking for a new job close to home? The Hillsborough Patch jobs board helps you search for jobs, and employers post new listings.
Looking for a new job close to home? The Basking Ridge Patch jobs board helps you search for jobs, and employers post new listings.
Here’s a selection of the local stories you might have missed in Westfield and around Union County this week.
Here’s a selection of the local stories you might have missed in Chatham this week.
Here’s a selection of the local stories you might have missed in West Orange this week.
Here’s a selection of the local stories you might have missed in and around Hillsborough this week.
Here’s a selection of the local stories you might have missed in Basking Ridge this week.
