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Virginia Citrano grew up in Verona. She moved away to write and edit for The Wall Street Journal’s European edition, Institutional Investor, Crain’s New York Business and Forbes.com. Now back in Verona, she contributes to a variety of publications and Web sites, including USAirways‘ inflight magazine, and consults on social media. In Verona, she serves on the board of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit and the Verona Environmental Commission, as well as the Laning Ave. SCA’s environmental committee. A recent graduate of Rutgers University’s Environmental Stewards program, she leads an after-school program on the environment for elementary school children in spring and fall. You can reach Virginia at virginia@myveronanj.com.

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Ariane Duarte’s Chicken Cacciatore

March 6, 2011
Ariane Duarte’s Chicken Cacciatore

Ariane Duarte, who’s been away from CulinAriane for a few days to be at the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival with other “Top Chef” contestants, has posted a favorite family recipe on her DinnerTool blog. It’s a straightforward chicken cacciatore, and it’s dedicated to her mom. You can get the recipe here.
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Subscribe To MyVeronaNJ And Save!

March 6, 2011
Subscribe To MyVeronaNJ And Save!

Beginning today, MyVeronaNJ.com is asking its readers to do something that few small news Web sites and even fewer big news Web sites have done. We’re asking you to become paid subscribers. To convince you, we’re going to appeal to your heart—and your wallet. Here’s what we’re asking: $24 for a one-year subscription. That’s...
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Farawell Falls In Quarterfinals

March 5, 2011
Farawell Falls In Quarterfinals

Colin Farawell felled his first two opponents at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City on Friday, before falling himself today. The Verona High School senior scored a 4-2 decision over Kevin Bracken of Lakeland in his first match and a 5-3 decision over Bryheim Muse of Timber Creek in his second. But...
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Real Estate Options This Weekend

March 5, 2011
Real Estate Options This Weekend

Do you have the heart and skills to tackle a fixer-upper? There’s a new listing at 83 Park Avenue. Looking for something that’s move-in ready? Try this cape, priced at $389,000. Or this new listing at 169 Forest Avenue, priced at $438,000. Or this one at 12 Randolph Place, just steps from Verona Park....
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‘Jerseylicious’ Filming

March 5, 2011
‘Jerseylicious’ Filming

Two alert readers spotted the film crew on their way down to Verona Park. “Jerseylicious” is taping a show for season 3 at the Anthony Robert Salon this morning. Yes, the reality show has been extended and yes, Verona business owner Anthony Lombardi is still in it. The film crew had most of the...
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8th Grade High Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

March 5, 2011
8th Grade High Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

Yvette McNeal, principal of H.B. Whitehorne Middle School, is proud to announce the names of those students who have earned academic recognition during the second marking period of this school year 2010 – 2011. The following eighth grade students have qualified for the high honors award by receiving an “A” in every school subject*....
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See The ‘Fame’ Flash Mob

March 4, 2011

A flash mob is a gathering of people in a public place, usually for entertainment. The Paper Mill Playhouse did a flash mob at the Jersey Gardens Mall last fall to promote “Hairspray.” Now, the Verona High School Film Club has created a flash mob in the VHS cafeteria for “Fame”, the school’s spring...
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7th Grade High Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

March 4, 2011
7th Grade High Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

Yvette McNeal, principal of H.B. Whitehorne Middle School, is proud to announce the names of those students who have earned academic recognition during the second marking period of this school year 2010 – 2011. The following seventh grade students have qualified for the high honors award by receiving an “A” in every school subject*....
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7th Grade Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

March 4, 2011
7th Grade Honor Roll, Second Marking Period

Yvette McNeal, principal of H.B. Whitehorne Middle School, is proud to announce the names of those seventh grade students who have earned academic recognition during the second marking period of this school year 2010 – 2011. These students have qualified for the honors award by attaining all As and Bs during the second marking...
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Cardoz To Compete On ‘Top Chef Masters’

March 4, 2011
Cardoz To Compete On ‘Top Chef Masters’

Verona-based chef Floyd Cardoz will be one of the contestants for the third season of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters“. Cardoz was the executive chef of Tabla, an Indian-influence restaurant in Manhattan, for 12 years before it closed this past December. He will soon be getting a new assignment from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality...
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