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 North Jersey teacher faces drug and child pornography charges after Police found 40 pot plants and child pornography in his possession.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories around Somerset County so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories around Somerset County so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in Chatham so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in West Orange so far this week.
Here’s a roundup of some of the top news stories in Westfield and around Union County so far this week.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
The former Police Captain and head of a narcotics and vice bureau will serve 364 days in prison.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
A bone marrow drive will be held to find a match for a Somerset County father of two whose wife is a local teacher.
Job hunting? Hillsborough Township is currently searching for candidates to fill an open position.
The WOHS Boys and Girls teams took the top two spots at the Youth Step USA Regional Competition. Check out a video of the steppers here.
