Teresa Akersten, Patch Staff
- Caldwells, NJ
I am a graduate of Verona High School and have been a resident of Caldwell since 2004, when my husband and I purchased a house we could not resist because it was steps away from both the downtown and Grover Cleveland Park. We are now raising two very active boys here and love our neighbors and neighborhood. Professionally, I have worked in community journalism for the past 12 years. I am the former editor of Caldwells Patch and Montclair Magazine and before that I was managing editor of The Montclair Times. From 1997 to 2001, I worked for what was then an Internet start-up, Audible.com, as a Web editor. So here I am, back online, doing the community journalism that I love and in communities I care so deeply about.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Charter School Case Goes Before State Supreme Court
Application to open charter high school rejected six times by the N.J. Department of Education.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Parents Keep on Rockin' in Montclair
Parents Who Rock Backyard Family Event benefits Sandra Coke Fund.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Sept. 11 Observance, Coaching Clinic, Free Movie Screening
What's happening in Verona-Cedar Grove this week and what stories Patch plans to cover.
Montclair, NJ|News|
White-Out T-Shirts on Sale, Flu Vaccines Available, Mesob Marks Ethiopian New Year
What's happening in Montclair this week and what stories Patch plans to cover.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Mother/Daughter Sought for NickMom Webisode
DennyLoo Studios casting for shoot which will take place in Montclair in late September.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Food As Medicine: Whole Grains and Your Health
A local doctor gives you a crash course in why eating whole grains can prevent obesity, reduce heart disease and have other healthy effects.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Gunman Sketch, Kings Shoplifter, Jonas Brothers At Wellmont
Montclair resident launches SameThatTune.com also makes headlines.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Back-to-School Pics, Labor Day Classic Results, Verona Student Death
August home sales for Verona and Cedar Grove also make headlines.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Students Smile for First Day Photos
Share your pics with Patch by emailing teresa.akersten@patch.com
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Man Charged With Stealing $27K in Smart Phones
Co-worker from Paterson also charged with theft from Cedar Grove store.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Inside Montclair With Wayne Robbins: Cynthia Walker of S.O.F.I.A.
An interview with Cynthia Walker, founder of Montclair-based organization that supports victims of domestic violence.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
38 Forest Hills Way in Cedar Grove Sells Above Asking Price
A look at August real estate transactions in Verona and Cedar Grove.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Property of the Week: Open, Airy Home Built in 1890
Enjoy landscaped gardens from the open porch in this home close to all NYC transportation.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona PBA Hosts 'Battle of the Badges' Softball Tournament
Police and fire departments from North Caldwell, Verona and Cedar Grove will participate in memory of U.S. Army Sgt. Derek T. McConnell, who grew up in West Essex.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Musician Starts-Up SameThatTune.com
Website lets users compare and contrast songs. Did you just start humming "Blurred Lines?"
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
What's Playing at the Movies Near Verona-Cedar Grove
Here's what's playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Montclair, NJ|News|
What's Playing at the Movies in Montclair Area
Here's what's playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Mountie 'White-Out' Shirts Get Fans Free Admission to Games
Support Montclair football program, get free admission to regular season home games with purchase of $10 shirt.
