The Michael Aymar Foundation awarded $14,800 to three students this year, furthering the non-profit’s ongoing commitment to Essex County education. The Michael Aymar Foundation (“MAF”) is a 501 ©(3) charitable organization founded to honor Michael Aymar, a former English teacher who taught middle school students in New Jersey Catholic schools for over 22 years. This […]
The Michael Aymar foundation has now awarded $57,500 in scholarships in less than six years, symbolizing the local non-profit’s remarkable impact in the Essex County area. The Michael Aymar Foundation kicks off the season of Thanksgiving with their NASHDO Scholarships to two middle school students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Bloomfield. NASHDO was a fun […]
Rumson-Fair Haven advanced to the state finals after blowing past Long Branch on Friday Night, October 29th. 43-6. This is a Photojournalism article, for the fuller picture see the linked photo spread. Gale force winds and driving rain out of the West was the third combatant on the field Friday night. Both teams had preserved […]
The easiest way to put it is that there is a perfect storm bringing Montclair rent control, and the results will be devastating to property owners. A combination of a behind-the-scenes movement that exploited what truly was unconscionable rent increase, plus a mayoral election where progressive candidates are currying 4th ward without a balance in […]
A plastic bag ban introduced and pushed by the Montclair Environmental Commission has passed its first hearing. Well on its way to becoming law, Montclair merchants are still unaware of the implications of the legislation and the changes it will bring. On Tuesday, June 25th, both the town council and town residents alike began a […]
Within the past week, an ordinance addressing the ban on single-use plastic bags, put forth by the Montclair Environmental Commission (MEC) was released. Under the proposed ordinance, the MEC is attempting to limit the use of plastic bags that do not comply with certain criteria. The proposed ordinance is now looking to require that all […]
Showdown 2018 turned out to be the surprise hit of the season, exceeding attendance projections and leaving the audience, entrants and sponsors calling for more. Photos Provided by Tony Turner and Wil Young. The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence, MFEE, and it’s seasoned Executive Director, Masiel Rodriquez-Vars have once again reimagined the fundraiser successfully, rounding […]
Studio042 believes in supporting the graduating class of 2018 by donating $500! As college applications and essays are being submitted by the many intelligent and well-rounded students of Montclair, it is a reminder that Project Graduation is also upon us. For years, seniors of Montclair High School have looked forward to the “all-night party” that begins […]
March 7th, 2018 Winter Storm Images From Emerging Photo Artist Armando -OUTthere- Diaz. On the evening of March 7, 2018, an intrepid photographer staggered into the offices of Studio042, Montclair’s local printer, on Bloomfield Avenue. Studio042 was one of the very few still open after 5:00 PM on that snow beaten night. The photographer, Armando -OUTthere- […]
The Memo released by Washington this week shows us that Washington is also a place where people like to see things go their way. In every community for eons there has always been, and will always be groups of people who like to see things go their way and are willing to try and make […]