Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Bergen Man Admits to Sparta Burglary
Englewood resident pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary for the February 2013 incident.
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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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham High Choir Performs at New York Churches
Select Voices Choir recently gave feature concert performances at Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity Church.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Folk Singer Inspires Hartshorn Students
Singer and songwriter Joe Jencks helps students write and sing about character traits they have been focusing on this year.
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Caldwells|News|
McGrory Named Fairfield Police Officer of the Year
Nine-year veteran led the department with seven drunken driving arrests and total motor vehicle stops in 2013.
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Caldwells|News|
West Essex's Salluce Receives Best Teammate Award
Jenna Salluce was a member of the soccer, basketball and softball teams.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
South Mountain YMCA Boasts Hands-On, Engaging Youth Summer Programs
Camps start June 30 and run for nine weeks.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
First Sussex County Sheriff's Honor Guard Unit Formed
The group of volunteers display and escort the national flag at ceremonies, parades, funerals and other functions.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Six Dead in Newark House Fire
Four adults, a teenager and a child were killed in the early-morning blaze Sunday in the city's South Ward.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Borough Farmers Market Opens 8th Season
Healthy Kids Day kicks off 2014 season on Saturday, June 21.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Farmers Market Vendors List 2014
Farmers market is held on Saturdays from June 21 to Nov. 22.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
President's Cup Night Race Takes Off Monday in Millburn
Registration remains open up until five minutes before the start of the 35th annual 5K run.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Baby Parade Tradition Continues in Hoboken
The 13th annual event is scheduled for Sunday, June 29 at Sinatra Park.
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East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Florham Park Woman to Discuss Cancer Experience at Relay for Life
Eighth annual overnight event begins 4 p.m. Saturday at Madison High School.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Relay for Life Expected to Draw Hundreds to Madison High
Eighth annual overnight event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Caldwells|News|
Kindergarten Students Graduate Trinity Academy
16 children received their diplomas on Saturday.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man, 29, Fatally Shot on Sussex Avenue
Authorities are investigating the Friday night incident.
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Caldwells|News|
Tracy Morgan Recovers, Fatal GWB Crash, Watch Christie Dance Top State News
NJ ranks as third-most stressed out state, 11 dogs recovered from fighting ring, Lil' Kim gives birth in Bergen County also make headlines.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Package Thief Caught on Video Stealing From Apartment Building
Hoboken police are looking for a man wanted for stealing items from city apartment buildings.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Farmers Market Returns Sunday
Check out the list of vendors and Festival Days for the 2014 season.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Drew's Interim President Leaves Lasting Impact on Madison Community
Madison mayor recognizes Dr. Vivian Bull for her accomplishments during her short time leading the university.
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