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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.

A group of local students founded Teaching4Charity in June. The nonprofit conducts online courses for local elementary and middle school students in subjects like coding, public speaking, math, English and digital art.
A group of local students founded Teaching4Charity in June. The nonprofit conducts online courses for local elementary and middle school students in subjects like coding, public speaking, math, English and digital art. (Photo courtesy of Teaching4Charity)

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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