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Top 10 Verona-Cedar Grove Stories for May

The most read stories on Verona-Cedar Grove Patch in the month of May.

Two-Month Investigation Results in Cedar Grove Prostitution Raid

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of five Queens, N.Y. women on alleged prostitution charges.

Three armed men robbed a Verona Subway in a manner similar to several other incidents in the area, according to the Essex County Sheriff's Office.

A Massachusetts man was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest after officers caught up with him following an alleged drunken driving hit and run.

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Three luxury cars were reported stolen from a driveway in Cedar Grove early Wednesday morning, Police Chief Richard Vanderstreet said. 

Verona and Cedar Grove residents have decided to maintain the status quo voting their incumbents back into office.

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Anthony Lombardi Releases a 'Jerseylicious' New Book

"Jerseylicious" star and Verona salon owner Anthony Lombardi has just revealed his latest venture, a picture book depicting the history of style in New Jersey.

Police: Man Arrested For Impersonating Officer

A Bloomfield man has been charged with impersonating a police officer after an incident in which he ordered a motorist to pull over in Cedar Grove, police said.

Verona High Moves Up 57 Spots in Newsweek's Top High Schools

In the most recent Newsweek America's Best High School rankings, Verona High School was rated number 718 and also ranked number 44 of the highest among open enrollment schools in New Jersey. 

Nellie & Bean Mercantile Opens in Verona

It’s apropos Nellie Criqui named her new shop after herself and her daughter — Nellie & Bean Mercantile is filled with things she and her 12-year-old love.

Verona Home Cook Competes on 'MasterChef'

Joelle DeNotaris of Verona learned how to cook as a child watching from her mother’s hip. 

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