Tenure Decisions, College Picks, and New Tap Room Lead Month's Top Stories

Second Teacher Learns Board of Ed Decision

South Orange Middle School teacher learned that he will not return to the district in September. He was notified that the Board of Education chose to uphold the that was made in May by Principal Joseph Uglialoro.

The Columbia High School Class of 2012 is headed to college! The school district released a list of where students plan to pursue their education in the fall.

The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill and the Assembly is considering the bill to exempt private universities, such as Seton Hall, from complying with municipal zoning.

After being closed for almost a year and then vowing to open in April or May, , a Mexican restaurant with branches in Montclair and Westfield  reopened.

opened a nearby tap room, right down the street from South Orange and Maplewood. "Corner Table" offers some 20 beers on tap, including a gluten-free option, a dozen wines, and a menu that includes smaller options, classic sandwiches, and a kids' menu.

Dr. Joe Taravella, a psychologist, was listed on the Live! website as one of 25 finalists in the running for the spot. In his one-minute audition video, Dr. Joe explains that he's a dad living in New Jersey and that it's always been his dream to co-host with Kelly.

Abiatu Umah, 53, and Emmanuel Awa, 51, both of South Orange, N.J., were sentenced on Wednesday to prison, after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. The two men participated in a a scam that used phony identification documents to set up various checking accounts to launder and steal more than $1 million.

Leslie Goldman appeared on television via video, performing in the latest Support Our Troops video.

South Orange Middle School teacher Steven Cohen had a Donaldson hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 18th. In anticipation of that hearing, numerous colleagues, parents and former students spoke out at the Board of Education meeting. Colleague Sara Griffiths shared her letter.

The co-owner of  The Spanish Pavillion said that despite what reality TV show producers might lead you to believe, pigeons are not regular visitors to his kitchen. And he strongly suspects that the production crew planted the dead lobster found in the restaurant’s tank.

For every South Orange resident who has dreamed of owning a restaurant, or owns one now, Fernandez's experience will be required viewing.