Good News In Essex County: New Homeless Shelter + Groundhog Day – 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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Essex County officials introduce Essex Edwina as the new weather prognosticator during the Groundhog Day event at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Essex County officials introduce Essex Edwina as the new weather prognosticator during the Groundhog Day event at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on Wednesday, Feb. 2. (Photo: Essex County)

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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