Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Police Seek Missing Nutley Girl, 14
Teen may have been hurt from jumping out of a second-floor window, State Police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
- Caldwells, NJ
Mike launched The Caldwells Patch in 2009 and is now the senior regional editor for North Jersey.
Mike grew up in Essex County before attending Fairfield University in Connecticut where he was an English-Journalism major and four-year member and captain of the men's tennis team.
Mike worked for several of Hearst Corporation's Connecticut Media Group newspapers, including the Connecticut Post, Greenwich Citizen, Norwalk Citizen and as the managing editor of the New Canaan News and Darien News.
Mike's journalism career began in sports, covering high schools, colleges and the Pilot Pen and U.S. Open tennis tournaments.
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Caldwells|News|
College Student Shot Dead Outside West Orange Apartment
Northfield Avenue shooting appears to be a targeted attack, prosecutor says.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Livingston Teen's Killing Outside West Orange Apartment Shocks Community
Northfield Avenue shooting appears to be a targeted attack, prosecutor says.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Youth Soccer Team Captures Girls U9 Title
Team defeated previously unbeaten Sparta to win crown.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
5 Questions With Hoboken High's Valedictorian
Leslie Markevitch has been an active student during her high school career and doesn't plan to slow down any time soon.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
100 Grace Community Church Volunteers Spruce Up Jersey City
Participants cleaned up local parks, worked on the kayaks at Liberty State Park and helped at a national historic landmark.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Whole Foods Celebrates Alex's Lemonade Stand Day
Lemonade sales will help support childhood cancer research and awareness.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
5 Questions With Hoboken High's Salutatorian
Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks wants to join theater and 'The Daily Californian' when she starts next year at the University of California-Berkeley.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Bloody Drunken Man Fled After Crashing Into Telephone Pole, Police Say
Lake Hopatcong resident faces several charges for Hopatchung Road crash.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Liliam McKeown, Former Madison High School Substitute Teacher, Dies at 83
Madison resident died in her home on Saturday, June 14.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
More Than 900 Compete in Chatham Jaycees Fishawack Race
Chatham's Nick DeSantis was the overall winner and Michelle Quinlan, of Morristown, was the top female finisher.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Southern Boulevard Flash Mob Surprises Retiring Principal
Ralph Pesapane recognized for his four decades with the School District of the Chathams.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Cops: Hopatcong Woman Wanted for Fraud Caught With Drug Paraphernalia
Jennifer Nicholson was arrested Thursday night at the Roxbury Pathmark.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Parking Plan Survey Remains Open Through Monday
City seeks public input for parking master plan.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Students Earn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for Interest in Business
Three students each received the Jack Morris Memorial Scholarship Award.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Celebrates Olympic Day With Events at Pier A Park
A 5K race, a mini soccer field and gymnastics for kids are among the activities planned.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
'Beloved' Principal Leaves Lasting Mark on Chatham Schools
Chatham Township Committee recognizes Ralph J. Pesapane who is retiring after four decades with the school district.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
4 Pounds of Pot Seized in Hopatcong Drug Bust, Police Say
Sparta teen has been accused of selling drugs from a Hopatcong home where he was living with his girlfriend and her parents.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Kings of the Court: Millburn Boys Tennis Honored for Stellar Season
The Essex County Freeholders recognized the Millers' accomplishments this season.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Vintage Club Celebrates 168th Anniversary of Hoboken's First Baseball Game
The Hoboken Vintage Base Ball Club will make the occasion with a game Saturday at the high school's JFK Stadium.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff