Good News In Essex County: Fashion + Schools + Diwali + Truckers + Art

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County can be a stressful place to live. But it’s also filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. 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).

NJ Prison Launches Fashion Design Training For Women, Youth Coaching Program

It's "sew far, sew good" at a new job training program for incarcerated women at a state prison in New Jersey.

Diwali Lights Up North Jersey High School: ‘Better And Better Every Year’

WATCH: Check out video footage from this year's celebration.

NJ High School Students Learn How To Grow Aeroponic Veggies, Cook Healthy Meals

Inspired Growing's indoor aeroponic farms now operate in 13 schools in this Essex County district.

Girl Scouts In The Oranges Earn Prestigious ‘Gold Awards’

It's the highest award that can be earned by a Girl Scout – and two troop members from Essex County have risen to the challenge.

Companies Tip Cap To Truck Drivers At Giveaway Event In Essex County

A recent event in New Jersey thanked the truck drivers who make sure the "cold chain" is running smoothly: day-in and day-out.

37 Seniors Earn Awards At Annual Art Show In Essex County

The annual contest is open to all professional and non-professional artists ages 60 and older.

SOMA Students Invent Mechanized Gate, School Uses Their Project To Boost Safety

Students captured drone footage of the area, tracked traffic patterns and built prototypes of their mechanical crossing guard.