Verona Holding Backpacks For Life Donation Drive

Gloves, hats, notebooks, pens, and feminine hygiene products are needed.

Cedar Grove Cops Vs. Kids Charity Volleyball Game Is Wednesday

Proceeds from the game will be donated to the Walton family.

Cedar Grove Veteran Ensuring Colleagues Are Honored

Shea Sweeney, a lieutenant serving in the Navy, created a wall for veterans serving in the military during the War on Terror.

Repaving Of Verona's Linn Drive Postponed: Police

Construction on Linn Drive and Pompton Road was delayed due to inclement weather.

Repaving Of Linn Drive In Verona Begins Tuesday

Linn Drive will be milled and repaved, and new curbs and sidewalk ramps will be installed.

Stop & Shop Donates Commission from $884,000 NJ Cash5 Lottery Win

Donation will help Passaic County Sheriff's Department assist families in need.

Verona Residents Encouraged To Fight Hunger This Week

4% of Verona residents live below the poverty line and 21% earn less than the basic cost of living for New Jersey.

Rivalry Prompts Cedar Grove, Verona Top Cops To Accept Donations

The chiefs are hoping to raise money for charity ahead of the Verona Hillbilies' and Cedar Grove Panthers' football game Friday.

Cedar Grove Woman Finishes 1st In 5-Kilometer Races

Desirae Piccoli raised money for brain cancer and ovarian cancer research.

Suspect In Cedar Grove Stabbing Regularly Stayed With Victim: PD

The victim was an 86-year-old woman, who had been stabbed about 15 times, police said.

Cedar Grove Police Not Shaving To Help Mom Of 3

If Cedar Grove police officers look a little scruffy, there's no need for concern, it's for a good cause.

2 Verona 9/11 Victims Will Be Remembered Wednesday

Two Verona residents, William J. Erwin and Stephen L. Roach, died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Verona, Cedar Grove Are Among Top 100 NJ Towns: NJ Monthly

Verona and Cedar Grove were near the top of New Jersey Monthly magazine's annual ranking.

Verona Pianist Wins Award For Mozart Performance At Festival

LiYuan Byrne performed at Carnegie Hall when she was 5.

Cedar Grove PD Thanks Community For 'Great' National Night Out

Chief of Police Joseph Cirasa said the event 'demonstrates what a dedicated group of men and women we have serving' serving Cedar Grove.

Buddhist Foundation Donates Blankets To Cedar Grove Police

Police will give the blankets to victims at emergencies.

Minette’s Angels Foundation To Hold Awareness Walk In Verona Park

Join a breast cancer walk/fundraiser in Verona Park on Sept. 29.

Cedar Grove ‘National Night Out’ Will Return To Community Park

Cedar Grove PD: The annual event helps to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships.

'National Night Out' Returns To Verona For 2019

Verona will hold its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Verona Community Center.

Essex County Store Sells $60K Lottery Ticket On July 4th

A store in Essex County sold a winning ticket for the Independence Day drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.

Verona Octogenarian Mentors Teens With Autism, Inspires Community

Beverly Ficon has mentored students such as Andrew Berra of Verona, grandson of baseball legend Yogi Berra.

Outdoor Art Walk In Cedar Grove Draws Crowd

An outdoor art walk in Cedar Grove drew more than 100 people for a day of music and camaraderie.

Verona Raises Rainbow Flag At Civic Center For LGBTQ Pride Month

Verona Officials: “We are all one family. Peace. Love. Respect.”

Verona Library Announces 2019 Summer Reading Program

Explore the wonders of storytelling through a reading club, story times, crafts, maker projects, coding and special weekly performances.

Cedar Grove Elks Hosting Annual Golf Tourney, Benefit

Proceeds from the benefit will help to send children with special needs to NJ Elks Camp Moore, an overnight summer camp.

Meet 5 Essex County Senior Citizens Who Are Making A Difference

Learn how these senior citizens from Essex County are making their communities better places to live.

Verona Suicide Prevention Training: ‘Be The Help Someone Needs'

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s New Jersey chapter will host a training workshop in Verona on June 8.

See Locations For Verona Town-Wide Garage Sale (MAP)

On Saturday, May 4, the Verona High School student council will spearhead a town-wide garage sale.

Fairfield Cops Use Magic, Puppets To Reach Out To Young Students

The “Officer Phil” safety program is funded by donations from local businesses. It teaches safety… with a smile.

West Essex PBA Golf Outing To Fund Scholarship, Fight Bullying

The West Essex PBA will host its annual fundraiser golf outing on Monday, June 10.

7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

7 Stories To Make You Smile In Essex County: Good News Roundup

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.

Cedar Grove Police Reach Out To Residents With Special Needs

The CGPD Address Alert system supports officers with calls for service to addresses with people who have special needs.

SCS Heritage Fund 5K Run/Walk Returns To Cedar Grove For 2019

The event will take place at Robert J. O'Toole Community Center in Cedar Grove.

Sustainable Verona 2019 Rain Barrel Sale!

For a limited time you can buy rain barrels at a discounted price

Backpacks For Life 4th Annual Golf Outing

OUR 4TH ANNUAL BACKPACKS FOR LIFE GOLF OUTING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2019 AT NORTH JERSEY COUNTRY CLUB IN WAYNE, NJ.

Cedar Grove 1st Responders Hold Successful Blood Drive

The next blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26 in Cedar Grove.

Dance Party For Autism Awareness In Essex County

The free event at Platinum Fitness is open to children and adults with special needs.

Cedar Grove EMS Squad Offers Free Training: ‘Until Help Arrives’

The Cedar Grove EMS Squad is offering local residents free training on April 11 that may help save a life.

Cedar Grove Pool Rates Won’t Go Up This Year: Rec. Department

Cedar Grove residents can attend an in-person “flash sale” to get a $50 discount on pool membership.