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The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.

Ben Hack, a 22-year-old Maplewood man who's on the autism spectrum, was devastated that he couldn't attend St. Joseph Catholic Church when services went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, his family said. — Ben Hack, a 22-year-old Maplewood man who’s on the autism spectrum, was devastated that he couldn’t attend St. Joseph Catholic Church when services went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, his family said. (Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Walsh)

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).