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.
The resident was sentenced to 16 years in prison for viciously attacking a 30-year veteran of the Plainfield Police Force without warning.
The resident was sentenced to 16 years in prison for viciously attacking a 30-year veteran of the Plainfield Police Force without warning.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in and around West Orange so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in and around Chatham so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in and around Westfield and around Union County so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in and around Somerset County so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in and around Somerset County so far this week.
Are you feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs during winter from lack of sun.
Officers from the West Orange Police Department will meet with local residents for a cup of coffee at Whole Foods to discuss concerns.
The deadline to renew pet licenses in Bernards Township is fast approaching. All pets licenses must be renewed annually.
The resident was sentenced to 16 years in prison for viciously attacking a 30-year veteran of the Plainfield Police Force without warning.
The annual event will be held this March. Proceeds will benefit Somerset County nonprofits sauce as 4-H, EmPoWER Somerset, and Middle Earth.
Detours are in place as parts of Walnut Street and Grove Street are closed due to construction.
Approval ratings fall as Christie battles criticism for vaccine comments, snowmageddon, political ambitions, and foreign trips.
In this Letter to the Editor, Westfield BOH President Budnick offers information on health screenings, pet licenses, and stray animals.
In a letter, the Westfield BOH President asks residents to take the Measles epidemic seriously, as vaccine controversy spreads nationwide.
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.
Job hunting? Hillsborough Township is currently searching for candidates to fill two part time job openings.
The dog walks are a great Saturday event for local dog lovers, and the only way to explore the horse trails at Lord Stirling Stable on foot.
