The Montclair Dispatch

Spice Pops and So Much More: Lynley Jones and the Creation of Adventure Kitchen

If you are a visitor of the Saturday Montclair Farmers’ Market, you will have likely come across the beautiful colors and…

By Lila Taylor on August 22, 2019Comments Off on Spice Pops and So Much More: Lynley Jones and the Creation of Adventure Kitchen

‘Grindage’ Pizza Serving Up Late-Night Eats, Popular Pies in Downtown Montclair

Montclair’s new Grindage Wood Fired Pizza & Sandwiches celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 2. The restaurant…

By Lea Porcelli on November 13, 2018Comments Off on ‘Grindage’ Pizza Serving Up Late-Night Eats, Popular Pies in Downtown Montclair

More than Just a Gym–Bridge Athletics is Back and Bigger than Ever

In 2014, Montclair residents were introduced to Greg Lawley and…

By Lila Taylor on July 24, 2020Comments Off on More than Just a Gym–Bridge Athletics is Back and Bigger than Ever

After Quitting Showbiz, Montclair Man Brings Skills to Construction

Lucas Platt, owner of Montclair’s Property Lab LLC, spoke to…

By Eve Mahaney, Managing Editor on July 17, 2020Comments Off on After Quitting Showbiz, Montclair Man Brings Skills to Construction

Cuban Pete’s Hangs Banner to Support Black Lives Matter

As protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement spread across…

By Amelia Platt on June 12, 2020Comments Off on Cuban Pete’s Hangs Banner to Support Black Lives Matter

As Tensions Rise in the United States and Beyond, Thousands in Montclair Urge that Black Lives Matter

On May 25th, an unarmed Black man named George Floyd…

By Lila Taylor on June 8, 2020Comments Off on As Tensions Rise in the United States and Beyond, Thousands in Montclair Urge that Black Lives Matter

Montclair Celebrates its 10th Annual Jazz Festival!

The Montclair Jazz Festival is back and better than ever, for its 10th year in a row! The event has consistently served as a town favorite and is…

By Lila Taylor on August 1, 2019Comments Off on Montclair Celebrates its 10th Annual Jazz Festival!

Drums of Thunder Plays Its Final Notes

As the 2018-2019 school year in Montclair comes to a close, a familiar hum of drums will come to a halt, with militant precision, for one last time.…

By Lila Taylor on June 17, 2019Comments Off on Drums of Thunder Plays Its Final Notes

Montclair’s July 4th Celebration Has Residents Singing, “Born in the USA”

July 4th in Montclair is often signified by one annual event: the Fourth of July Parade. And as Always, The Town Showed Up in Droves. This year, the…

By Lila Taylor on July 6, 2018Comments Off on Montclair’s July 4th Celebration Has Residents Singing, “Born in the USA”

Vanguard Theater Company Works To “Break a Leg”

When the Vanguard Theater Company was founded in 2015, Janeece Freeman Clark and Daryl Stewart were seeking to create a home for those with a passion for the…

By Lila Taylor on July 3, 2018Comments Off on Vanguard Theater Company Works To “Break a Leg”

Hitting All the Right Notes–Montclair Hosts Make Music Day 2018

Beginning on June 21st, Montclair Held Their Fifth Annual Make Music Day Celebration, Bringing Three Days of Performances and Even More Fun. Last year, the event broke records, hosting…

By Lila Taylor on June 25, 2018Comments Off on Hitting All the Right Notes–Montclair Hosts Make Music Day 2018

Serengetee Brings the World to Montclair

Serengetee: Wear the World. You may have noticed the unique, quirky pocket tees that have made their way…

By Rachel Belsky, Assistant Managing Editor on April 1, 2017Comments Off on Serengetee Brings the World to Montclair

DePasquale The Spa Rolls Out the Royal Treatment

DePasquale The Spa: relax, rejuvenate and refresh. DePasquale The Spa pampers and polishes clients with anything they…

By Rachel Belsky, Assistant Managing Editor on March 15, 2017Comments Off on DePasquale The Spa Rolls Out the Royal Treatment

Parlor Hair Studio: A Partnership Built on Passion

Parlor Hair Studio Puts Your Hair in Good Hands Before Parlor Hair Studio opened in 2003, Wendy Fox-Warfield…

By Rachel Belsky, Assistant Managing Editor on March 8, 2017Comments Off on Parlor Hair Studio: A Partnership Built on Passion

Envy Displays the Latest Fashion Trends in Montclair

Envy Fashion Boutique makes other stores envious. Envy Fashion Boutique, owned by The Real Housewives of New Jersey…

By Emma Gallof, Writer and Photographer on March 4, 20171 Comment

Lost In History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Visit to Montclair High School

52 years ago, during a firey time in the United States and around the world, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made a controversial visit…

By Lila Taylor on September 11, 2018Comments Off on Lost In History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Visit to Montclair High School

Essex County Went Out to Vote in the June 5th Primary Election

Montclair Residents and the Rest of Essex County Took to Their Polling Places in Droves This Past Tuesday. June 5th marked the primary election…

By Lila Taylor on June 6, 2018Comments Off on Essex County Went Out to Vote in the June 5th Primary Election

Facing the Facts and the Future of Montclair’s Downtown Look

In recent months, the future of the facade of downtown Montclair has created a buzz around town. The recent revisions and discussions surrounding the 256 Park Street property,…

By Lila Taylor on July 31, 2018Comments Off on Facing the Facts and the Future of Montclair’s Downtown Look

Aches and Pains? Give Montclair Backrub, Massage, and Bodywork a Try!

Feeling stressed? Well, more stressed than usual? A tranquil massage could be just the trick to get rid…

By Lila Taylor on July 9, 2018

Rent Control, a Complicated Matter, 4 Times Rejected In Montclair, Makes An Opportunistic Appearance During COVID Crisis

The easiest way to put it is that there is a perfect storm bringing Montclair rent control, and…

By Scott Kennedy, Publisher on April 5, 2020

Support the Montclair Cobras Terrific 12U Team!

Montclair’s very own junior football program, The Montclair Cobras, is working hard to bring home another championship. The…

By Lila Taylor on November 25, 2019

Learn It, Love It, Pass It On: Strokeline Field Hockey Camp

Strokeline Field Hockey Camp is the perfect place for new players to try their hand at a great…

By Lila Taylor on June 30, 2018

Workglue Field Service Software Set To Revolutionize How Small Companies Work

Workglue field service software streamlines scheduling, lead management, and enables real-time management of field personnel and assets. Despite the…

By Adrianna Nine on February 6, 2018

Claudia Stagoff-Belfort, Lila Taylor, and Sydney Miede Earn Senior Spotlight

MHS seniors traveled with their temple for the Career Internship Program to rebuild homes. Montclair High School seniors…

By Cristi Kennedy, Contributing Writer on June 6, 2017