Top-10 Verona-Cedar Grove Stories of June

James Gandolfini's Lesser Known Role: Restaurant Owner

Beloved actor played a role as a business partner at the popular Cedar Grove restaurant, Del Monico.

FBI Nabs Alleged Subway Armed Robber

Newark man believed to have taken part in several other armed robberies since December, officials said.

Verona Bear, 100 Pound Female, Captured and Relocated

A black bear that had been foraging in the Afterglow section of Verona for days was captured and identified as an 18-month-old female weighing 100 lbs., according to Verona Police officials.

PositiviTea Brings Raw Food, Good Vibes to Verona

New Bloomfield Avenue business is a live and raw food restaurant, smoothie and juice bar, cooking school, art gallery and music venue.

Verona Holds Cooler Commencement at Caldwell College

Verona High School's commencement ceremony where 144 graduates received their diplomas went off without a hitch in a larger — and more importantly air-conditioned — venue.

Cedar Grove Celebrates 50th Commencement

Check out photos from Monday's graduation and add your pics and videos to the gallery.

Cedar Grove Completes Superintendent Search, Hires From Within

The Cedar Grove Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent. The school board was expected to approve a three-year contract for Acting Superintendent Michael Fetherman, which will be effective July 1.

Nellie & Bean Mercantile Opens in Verona

Shop expresses Essex Fells woman's love for all things preppy, modern and bohemian.

Former Hillbilly Creates Documentary on 32-Game Losing Streak

Lou Cortese is working on a documentary with the working title '75-0' about Verona football's miserable four years in the 1960s.

11-Year-Old Accused of Assaulting School Bus Aide

A student at Essex Junior Academy has been charged with aggravated assault for shoving a school bus aide, according to Cedar Grove Police.