Good News In Essex County: Miracle Heart + Pandemic Hero + Toys – Newark, NJ 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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American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105, participating in an event run by the Camp Polite organization, held a toy drive on Dec. 16.
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105, participating in an event run by the Camp Polite organization, held a toy drive on Dec. 16. (Photo: Sons of the American Legion 105)

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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