Verona/Cedar Grove, NJ News | TAPinto (2024)

VERONA, NJ - Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch, in partnership with Avenue Bistro, is hosting a Dogs Day Out on Saturday, June 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is at Avenue Bistro, located at 558 Bloomfield Avenue.Rosemarie’s Rescue Ranch will provide all materials including canvas and non-toxic paint.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A Watchung Elementary student has been named the statewide winner of an art contest hosted by Google.According to a recent release, Vivian Moldawer, a student at Watchung School in Montclair, has been declared the statewide winner of the 16th annual “Doodle for Google” art ...

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Montclair Student Wins Statewide 'Doodle for Google' Art Contest

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Junior pitcher Cayce Kavakich brought her best stuff to the mound when it mattered most. She pitched a no-hitter, only walking one batter and striking out ten in a 10-0 victory over Hawthorne.Kavakich also brought some punch on offense, going two for three at the plate with a ...

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No-Hitter Powers Cedar Grove Softball Past Hawthorne In NJSIAA Semifinal Round

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Over 300 people gathered in Montclair to support Israeli hostages and provide humanitarian aid for Gaza. The outdoor concert, which celebrated the Jewish festival of Lag BaOmer, successfully raised $10,000 for these causes.The event was organized by several local synagogues and ...

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Montclair Concert Raises $10K for Israeli Hostages and Gaza Relief Efforts

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Varsity Baseball advanced to the Semifinal Round of the NJSIAA Tournament following Wednesday’s 8-0 victory over Roselle Park in the Quarterfinal Round.Sophom*ore Xavier Andujar recorded two hits, an RBI, and four stolen bases. Junior Nick Russo and senior Matt ...

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Cedar Grove Baseball Blanks Roselle Park In Quarterfinal Round of NJSIAA Tournament

VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Softball struggled offensively in the NJSIAA Quarterfinal Round, losing 1-0 to Whippany Park. Verona finished the season with a 13-10 overall record.Both teams held each other without a run until the bottom of the eighth inning. Mikaela Schwippert drove in the ...

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Low-Scoring NJSIAA Quarterfinal Round Ends Verona Softball Season

VERONA, NJ - Konrad Lee from Verona caught the most fish in the boys’ ages 1-5 category at Wednesday’s Essex County Fishing Derby Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced.Lee caught two fish at the Derby, which was held at Verona Park.Future fishing derbies are in the ...

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Young Verona Resident Wins Essex County Fishing Derby In Verona Park

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Varsity Softball only needed five innings in its latest victory, defeating New Milford 15-0 in the Quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Tournament.Ava Oeckel and Gia Fernandez combined for five of the Panthers' eleven hits. Oeckel, Cayce Kavakich, Daniella D’Angelo, ...

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Cedar Grove Softball Shuts Out New Milford In Quarterfinal Round of NJSIAA Tournament

East Orange, NJ - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced an $83.3 million grant awarded to NJ TRANSIT to transform the historic Brick Church station in East Orange. This substantial investment aims to modernize the station while preserving its historic features, ...

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East Orange’s Historic Brick Church Station to Receive $83.3 Million Upgrade

VERONA, NJ - Verona High School seniors Luca Tedesco and Christopher Caldera were recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout at the Verona Town Council meeting on May 20.To receive the distinction, Tedesco and Caldera had to complete final projects and undergo a lengthy review ...

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Two Verona High School Students Recognized At May 20 Council Meeting

VERONA, NJ - One of the winning essays in the 2024 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest hails from Verona Township, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced.Conie Evans won the contest with her essay “The Sit In.”The essay recaps her experience as a ...

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Verona Resident Among Winners of 2024 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Essex County invites residents to their Paper Shredding Day event on June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Essex County Department of Public Works located at 340 Little Falls Road in Cedar Grove.The event is free to attend, and all residents must ...

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Essex County Paper Shredding Day To Be Held In Cedar Grove Sat. June 1

VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Softball brought their best stuff to the mound on Wednesday, blanking Secaucus 14-0 in the opening round of the NJSIAA Tournament.Synclaire Szamborski and Sienna Armani combined for ten strikeouts and threw a combined no-hitter for the Hillbillies. Armani was ...

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Verona Softball Tosses No-Hitter In Opening Round of NJSIAA Tournament

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Essex County invites residents to their Paper Shredding Day event on June 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Essex County Department of Public Works located at 340 Little Falls Road in Cedar Grove.The event is free to attend, and all residents must ...

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Essex County Paper Shredding Day To Be Held In Cedar Grove

VERONA, NJ - The winner of the Essex County Fishing Derby in the boys ages 11-15 group hails from Verona Township.Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Cole Reynolds caught 105 fish at the Essex County Fishing Derby on Wednesday in Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange ...

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Young Verona Resident Wins Essex County Fishing Derby

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Anthony Bilotta, an incoming senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Cedar Grove resident, earned the Dean of Students Honors List for the spring semester.The list is issued each semester and recognizes students who achieved a 3.50 GPA or better. Eligible full-time ...

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Cedar Grove Student Earns Dean's Honors List At Fairleigh Dickinson University

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Varsity Softball put up a strong fight against the 25-1 MountSt. Dominic Lady Lions in the Final Round of the Essex County Tournament, but ultimately fell 9-7.Cedar Grove took a 6-3 lead in the first two frames before a four-run bottom of the third put Mount St.

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Cedar Grove Softball Drops Close Final Game In Essex County Tournament

VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Baseball came down to the wire, narrowly defeating Barringer 4-3. The victory moves Verona to 14-9 on the season.The Hillbillies broke open the scoring in the bottom of the fifth inning, with the Blue Bears tying things up in the top of the sixth. A three-run bottom ...

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Verona Baseball Wins Close Contest for 14th Victory

VERONA, NJ - Retired Verona Police Chief Doug Huber will be the Grand Marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade.A combat veteran of Vietnam, Huber joined the Verona Police Department as an officer on April 1, 1974. He quickly rose the ranks and was designated Verona’s Police Chief in February ...

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Retired Police Chief to Serve as Verona Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal

MONTCLAIR, NJ -Montclair Township residents headed to the polls on Tuesday, May 14, to cast their votes in municipal non-partisan elections, determining key council and mayoral positions for the coming term.However, since the absentee ballots have not yet been tallied, the 'official' winners have ...

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Unofficial Montclair Results Declare Baskerville Mayor, New Faces on Council

VERONA, NJ - Verona High School was recognized by The College Board with an AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.The annual award recognizes schools for expanding young women’s access to both AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles classes. Additionally, it recognizes ...

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Verona High School Recognized For Diversity

ORANGE, NJ – After a fiercely contested three-way mayoral race, incumbent Mayor Dwayne Warren declared victory shortly after 9:30pm Tuesdayevening. Warren addressed a packed audience at his South Essex Avenue campaign headquarters, flanked by his running mates and uncontested —At-Large City ...

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Incumbent Dwayne Warren Declares 4th Term Victory in Hard-Fought Orange Mayoral Race

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove pitcher Matt Correale only needed 58 pitches to put away Newark Tech on Monday.The senior was a major factor in the Panthers' five-inning 11-1 victory, only allowing a solo home run in the first inning while striking out four.Correale was also one of two ...

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Cedar Grove Baseball Holds Newark Tech to a Single Hit in Victory

EAST ORANGE, NJ - In a region where healthcare options have steadily dwindled, concerns about CareWell Health Medical Center's financial stability have resurfaced following the release of a letter from the State of New Jersey’s Department of Health Office of Program Compliance. The letter, dated ...

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Standing Strong: CareWell Health Challenges State Allegations, Highlights Community Impact

VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Softball secured their 11th victory of the season on Monday, but not without some late-game stress, courtesy of Nutley sluggers.After a three-run sixth inning put the Hillbillies up 5-1 heading into the final frame, Nutley answered with three of their own before ...

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Verona Softball Halts Comeback Effort For 11th Victory

NEWARK — A resident who issuing the City Council over being bannedfrom two council meetings after she publicly interrupted the business administrator will have the opportunity to respond to the city’s arguments against her case.Superior Court Judge Stephen L. Petrillo on Monday dismissed ...

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‘Stop the Bans,’ Says Resident Suing Newark Over Prohibition From Public Meetings

VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is offering a free rabies clinic for pet owners on Wednesday, June 5 at the Verona Town Garage, located at 5 Ozone Ave.Dogs and cats are welcome at the clinic. Dogs will be vaccinated between 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., cats will be vaccinated from 6:45 p.m. to ...

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Verona Township To Host Free Rabies Clinic

VERONA, NJ - The Verona Town Council voted through a resolution on May 6th, designating Bloomfield Avenue as an area needing rehabilitation.New Jersey’s Local Redevelopment and Housing Law grants municipalities the authority to designate areas in need of rehabilitation and redevelopment as well ...

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Bloomfield Avenue Rehabilitation Backed By Verona Council In May 6 Meeting

VERONA, NJ - Two young residents from Verona township received county recognition for their artistic talents.Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Grace Matteo received first place in the Pre-K to 2nd Grade Category in the Annual Essex County G’ART’bage Contest at the ...

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Young Verona Residents Win First And Third Place In Annual Essex County Art Contest

NEWARK, NJ - A Cedar Grove doctor will spend 26 months in prison for participating in a healthcare fraud scheme targeting Amtrak.Muhammad Mirza, 51, was sentenced Tuesday,U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mirza pleaded guilty in August 2023.From April 2017 through June 2022, ...

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Cedar Grove Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud