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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Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Alleged Wallet Thief Caught on Video Turns Himself in to Cedar Grove Police
Jason Marx, 35, of Roseland charged with theft.
Montclair, NJ|News|
A Healthy Combo: Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie to Open in Montclair
Frozen dessert company featured on “Sex and the City" and “30 Rock.”
Montclair, NJ|News|
Blink-182 to Reopen Wellmont Theater in Montclair
Live Nation Entertainment spent summer renovating Montclair venue. More concert announcements expected next week.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Take Out Tuesday, DWI Crackdown, Jackals Home Series
Find out what you need to know in Verona-Cedar Grove for Tuesday.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Ladies Night at Doin' Dishes, Take Out Tuesday at Local Deli
Find out what you need to know in Montclair for Tuesday.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona, Cedar Grove High Schools Perform Better Than State Average
Inside Jersey report grades state's high schools.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Live Nation Drops Hint About Major Wellmont Announcement
New concert bookers have been sprucing up Montclair venue since Bowery Presents bowed out in June.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair High School Listed Under 'Most Improved,' Report Says
Inside Jersey report grades state's high schools.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Panthers Pride Prevails at Picnic
Funds raised go to Cedar Grove High School football and junior programs.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
DWI Crackdown in Cedar Grove, Verona Pool Party
What's happening this week in Verona and Cedar Grove and what Patch plans to cover.
Montclair, NJ|News|
New Montclair Run, Iris Sale, Jackals Games This Week
What's happening this week in Montclair and what stories Patch plans to cover.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Police Presence Ramps Up, Salad & Soup Shop Coming to Town Top Local News
Former resident turned Hip Hop artist, new municipal judge also make headlines.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Cookie Maker Moves to Cedar Grove, Verona Family Vacations at Sinkhole Resort
Increased DWI patrols, July real estate closings also make headlines.
Montclair, NJ|News|
New York Times Wine Critic Explains 'How to Love Wine' at Library Fundraiser
Montclair Public Library's 'Grape Expectations' set for Sept. 28.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Native Brings Taste of Jersey to Colorado
Jersey Boys Pizza & Deli is popular with locals, tourists in Summit County.
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Dig Into Reading, 'Men in Black' Screening, Free Yoga Class
Find out what you need to know in Verona-Cedar Grove for Friday.
Montclair, NJ|News|
'Men in Black' on Church Street, Free Yoga Class
Find out what you need to know in Montclair for Friday.
