Looking Back Locally at 2019: The Year In Review
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Black Lace Blues Takes Final Bow After 13 Years, Farewell Show At Great Notch...
The Great Notch Inn was filled to capacity with fans of the local band "Black Lace Blues" Saturday night as they performed their final show after 13 years.
In a message on their...
Alleged Threat at Verona High School Results in Increased Police Presence Monday
Verona Schools Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio sent an email to parents late Sunday evening after the school received information regarding a threat to Verona High School:
December 8, 2019
Dear Verona Community Members,
At approximately 8:30 p.m....
The Newark Museum of Art Wants to Be Your Destination Museum
With a seemingly subtle change, The Newark Museum became The Newark Museum of Art and expanded its purview and recommitted itself to serve the community and New Jersey. On Tuesday, November 6, 2016, Museum...
Sixth Annual Verona Fights Hunger Week Kicks Off Sunday
The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona will kick-off this year’s Verona Fights Hunger Week on Sunday, October 20, 2019. The town-wide food drive will run through Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Verona Fights...
Baristanet Profile: Lucia DeChino
Name: Lucia DeChino
Where do you live? I have lived in Verona for the past 9 years. Prior to that I lived in Montclair for 16 years. I also worked in Montclair for over 20 years...
Baristanet Profile: Laura Fortgang
Name: Laura Fortgang
Where do you live? Verona
When did you move there? 1995
Where did you grow up? New Providence, NJ (after six years in Venezuela as an ex-pat)
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday...
Coeur et Sol to Open Market in Bloomfield
Growing up on a small family farm in Hunterdon County, Chelsa Hernandez has always had a feel for agriculture. So it was no surprise when she left her busy career in retail several years...
Cooling Center to Be Open in Bloomfield During Weekend Heat Wave
Bloomfield is planning to help keep residents cool during the anticipated weekend heat wave. On Saturday and Sunday, the Civic Center at 84 Broad St. will be open from 9:00am until 7:00pm. Water bottles...
Montclair to Hold Cancer Clinic for Uninsured Women in Essex County
The Montclair Department of Health & Human Services will host a cancer screening/health clinic for Essex County women who do not have health insurance. The clinic will be held Thursday, September 26, 9:00 a.m....
Clifton Dentist Celebrates Summer With New Display
Friday is the official first day of summer, but Wayne Gangi, Clifton's decorating dentist, is already celebrating.
Gangi has followed up his Easter display with a patriotic, pool party-inspired display (but fishnets with a...
Shopper’s Delight: Verona Town Wide Garage Sale, Saturday, May 4
This Saturday May 4, there will be a town wide garage sale at more than 20 locations in Verona!
The Student Council at Verona High School has created a list of sellers along with...
Clifton Dentist Sparks Outrage With ‘Sexy Bunny’ Mannequin Display
Clifton dentist Wayne Gangi is known for his extravagant, gory, over-the-top Grove Street Halloween decorations every year. He's also a fan of Christmas lights, covering every square inch of his property with them.
This...
Traffic Alert: Route 46 Traffic To Shift At Passaic Ave. to Willowbrook Mall
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a traffic shift as the Route 46 at Passaic Avenue to Willowbrook Mall infrastructure enhancement and congestion relief project between Fairfield, Essex County and Wayne,...