Good News In Essex County: ‘Grinch’ Arrest|Youth Power|Dessert – Patch

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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.

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A local teen founded Rainbow Youth Alliance SOMA to bring together Maplewood, South Orange, and neighboring communities in celebration of LGBTQ+ young people and to encourage allyship.
A local teen founded Rainbow Youth Alliance SOMA to bring together Maplewood, South Orange, and neighboring communities in celebration of LGBTQ+ young people and to encourage allyship. (Photo: DeAnne Dixson)

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).

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