Good News In Essex County: Teen Hero + Hotel Reopens + Flutes

Newark NJ

04 March, 2022

5:21 PM

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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). Got a local news tip about something that will make your neighbors smile? Have an awesome photo you'd like to share? Send it to [email protected] Essex County Youth Hailed As 'Hero' After He Saves Family From Fire "I'm raising a good guy," the teen's mother said. Women's History Month In Bloomfield: Donation Drive, Events Bloomfield will honor Women's History Month with several events. An annual menstrual hygiene product drive will also return. Grand Reopening Held For Hotel In Short Hills After 2 Years The Hilton Short Hills in Millburn held an event to officially reopen after closing two years ago during the COVID pandemic. Newark St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Coming Back For 2022 Only three things have managed to stop the annual parade since it launched in 1936: WWII, a snowstorm and the COVID pandemic. Lunar New Year Festival To Be Held In Essex County The Millburn/Short Hills Chinese Association will host the celebration in honor of Lunar New Year/Year of the Tiger, on Saturday. NJ Flute Players All Ages Can Be Part Of 'Flute Day' In Caldwell Any NJ child or adult who plays flute can come to Caldwell University in Essex County for classes and a finale concert on just one day. Kids In Caldwells, West Orange Win County 'Forest Feeder' Contest Essex County families found creative ways to feed their forest friends. Kids in West Caldwell, West Orange, and other local towns won.