Good News In Essex County: Girl Rescues Sister|Love In A Jar – West Orange, NJ Patch

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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$70M Medical School At Ex-Roche Site Earns ‘Good Neighbor’ Award

The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Nutley and Clifton earned an award for being a “good neighbor” to the community.

Montclair Cops Praise Girl’s Quick Thinking In Swimming Incident

A 7-year-old girl in Montclair saw her sister struggling to hold her head above water. Here’s what she did next, police said.

Riverbank Park Building Renovated In Newark After Fire

“This is a wonderful thing and it makes my heart beat again,” a community member said.

$123M Overhaul Begins At East Orange Senior Apartment Complex

A national affordable housing developer has launched its first rehab project in New Jersey – and it’s taking place in East Orange.

Caldwell Writer’s Story About ‘Love In A Jar’ Wins Award

A Caldwell resident with a flair for the written word captured an award in this year’s Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest.

West Orange High School Alum To Be Ordained As Episcopal Priest

“I always have to give credit to the incredible bravery and sacrifice of my mother who brought me to West Orange from Uruguay.”

2 Bloomfield Teens Earn Scholarships From Chamber Of Commerce

A pair of teens put their academic aptitude to the test and scored a scholarship from the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation.