East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Halos for Angels a Godsend for Area Families in Need
Florham Park organization provides relief to those enduring a family crisis.
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 Woman Gives Back to Group That Was Once Vital to Her Family
Laura Birdsall runs half marathon to raise funds and awareness for Florham Park-based Halos for Angels.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
World War II Vet to Receive Award for Lifetime of Service
Doug Denman, a lifelong Essex County resident, will receive the S.M. 'Sam' Kent Service Above Self Award next month.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
World War II Vet to Receive Award for Lifetime of Service
Doug Denman, a Montclair native, will receive the S.M. 'Sam' Kent Service Above Self Award next month.
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Caldwells|News|
World War II Vet to Receive Award for Lifetime of Service
Doug Denman, a longtime North Caldwell resident, will receive the S.M. 'Sam' Kent Service Above Self Award next month.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
River Dell, NJ|News|
Oradell Motorcyclist Accused of Fleeing Cops After Riding Wrong Way Near Airport
Man faces eluding arrest and forging his license plate charges in addition to nine traffic summonses, according to report.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Bergen Motorcyclist Accused of Fleeing Cops After Driving Wrong Way Near Airport
Oradell man faces eluding arrest and forging his license plate charges in addition to nine traffic summonses, according to report.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange High Recognizes AP Scholars
Graduating classes of 2013 and 2014 were recognized for academic achievement in advance placement testing.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Sun Shines on Strawberry Festival at Hartshorn Elementary
Annual fundraising event featured rides, games, food and raffles.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Police: Essex County Man Caught Using Fraudulent Prescription at Rite Aid
East Orange resident accused of altering a prescription for 120 Oxycodone pills.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
World War II Veteran Leads West Essex Memorial Day Parade
Roseland's Joseph Renna will be the Grand Marshal for the annual parade, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Ceremonies Celebrate Memorial Day in Township, Borough
Officials will honor those who died serving their country at war memorials at library and on Green Village Road.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Legendary High School Football Coach Leads Madison Memorial Day Parade
Ted Monica will be the Grand Marshal for Monday's parade, which steps off at 9:30 a.m.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Legendary Madison Football Coach Leads Memorial Day Parade
Ted Monica will be the Grand Marshal for Monday's parade, which steps off at 9:30 a.m.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
Small Plane Lands Safely on Fairway of West Caldwell Golf Course
There were no injuries on board the single-engine plane or on the ground Saturday afternoon.
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Tri-Boro, NJ|News|
Kinnelon Family Dispute Turns Violent, Report Says
A man was stabbed 13 times and suffered a punctured lung and a woman sustained a leg wound and a hand injury.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
'Dancing EMT,' Inactive Grenade in Classroom Top Essex News
Short Hills Mall wants part of fatal carjacking lawsuit dismissed and legislation would improve emergency vehicle access in parking garages also make headlines.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Whippany Man Under the Influence of Heroin Flips Car on Rosedale Ave., Cops Say
Andrew Bello, 23, faces several charges for accident
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Walnut Street Sidewalk Fair Boosts Ambulance Unit's Community Education Effort
More than 1,100 people attended the second annual event that helped expand the ambulance unit's offerings of classes and seminars.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
Caldwell High Senior Receives Scholar/Athlete Award
Michael Wasik was recently recognized for his achievements in the classroom and on the field.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff