9 Weird News Stories From Essex County: 2021 Year In Review – Patch

December 15, 2022 ndowd

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Life isn’t always as is seems in Essex County. And there was no lack of unusual – and interesting – things that happened in 2021.
Catch up with just a few of them below (click headlines to read the article).
Why Is There No ‘North Orange?’ Historian Explains NJ Oddity
New Jersey is home to the municipalities of Orange, East Orange, South Orange and West Orange. So why in the heck is there no North Orange?
4 UFO Sightings In Essex County Were Among 138 Reported In NJ
One person wrote: “I was looking at the sky and saw a white thing whizz by, too close to the ground for a meteor, followed by two more.”
Poetry Amid Decay: NJ Photographer Explores Abandoned Railway
Wheeler Antabanez offers a rare glimpse into a strange, post-industrial landscape: the Newark Branch of the Erie Railroad.
Take A Photo Tour Of This Amazing ‘Fairy Trail’ In New Jersey
A beloved New Jersey nature preserve is home to a village of miniature “fairy houses.” Get ready to have your faith in humanity restored.
Overdue Book Returned To Montclair Library After 43 Years
“Good thing we’re fine free,” library staff joked.
Spooky Meal: ‘Death Seat’ Burger Still Being Served In Nutley
You may have heard of a haunted house. But this Essex County inn has a different sort of legend – a haunted chair.
North Jersey Bagel Shop Celebrates Strange (But Successful) Year
Lay all the bagels sold at Bagels By Jarrett since it opened side by side and they’d span the entire length of I-280 – with room to spare.
NJ Music Professor Finds His Zen Jamming With Cicadas (WATCH)
David Rothenberg: “Playing along with these guys is like joining into a fantastic trove with millions of singers.”
Iconic Aerosmith Album Photo Was Taken In Essex County, Historian Says
A New Jersey historian says he’s uncovered a rock and roll secret: Where did Aerosmith take the back cover photo of “Toys In The Attic?”

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