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.
Girls on Track strives to help local girls run a 5K, live healthy lives, and make friends. The program will be held at William Annin School.
The West Orange resident will "spin the wheel" on national television Tuesday night, seizing the chance to win thousands in cash prizes.
The two could each face up to 20 years in prison for running a drug production facility, on top of related drug charges.
The Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting celebration will include a variety of family-friendly activities including an art show and raffle.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
Applications for admission into the 2015-2016 school year are now being accepted. Enrollment will be determined by lottery.
The deadline to renew pet licenses in Hillsborough is fast approaching. All pets licenses must be renewed annually.
Now you don't even have to leave your car to safely dispose of prescriptions. The Medicine Drop Off Drive Thru will take place this March.
The 51-year-old man will serve a life sentence for bludgeoning, stabbing his wife to death and abandoning the body in the apartment hallway.
A resident offers an alternative perspective on the heated debate over the referendum and proposal to build a $14 million CMS theater.
The workshop will help students understand how to highlight their skills and communicate their story in a compelling, competitive way.
As temperatures continue to drop, senior centers around Somerset County offer a warm respite and escape from dangerously cold temperatures.
As temperatures continue to drop, senior centers around Somerset County offer a warm respite and escape from dangerously cold temperatures.
As temperatures continue to drop, senior centers around Somerset County offer a warm respite and escape from dangerously cold temperatures.
As temperatures continue to drop, senior centers around Somerset County offer a warm respite and escape from dangerously cold temperatures.