Livi McKenzie Earns This Week’s Senior Option Spotlight for Her Essays Alive Event The college application process is a shared experience among most teenagers at Montclair High School and is often an extremely daunting affair. Livi McKenzie, in conjunction with one of Essay House’s founding partners and coach Meg Siesfeld, created an event for students to […]
The decorations were set. The students were dressed to the nines. The DJ and Emcee were in their places. The punch was in the bowl, ready to be served to thirsty attendees breaking a sweat on the dance floor. It was the day that both staff and students had been looking forward to all year. […]
Many awoke to the news early yesterday morning that “bad-boy” chef, traveler, writer, New Jersey native, and television star Anthony Bourdain had died in an apparent suicide. Bourdain was in the midst of shooting an episode of his CNN hit, Parts Unknown, in France, where he was found unresponsive by his friend and fellow world-class […]
On June 7, 2018, Montclair High School administrators and teachers held the annual Awards Ceremony, honoring stand-out students within the very impressive graduating senior class. This particular event is held during an already hectic time of year, but it represents something very important. Not only is this a time when students are recognized for their […]
Bust out those flower crowns Beyonce dance moves because Kidchella is lighting up Montclair this weekend. On Sunday, June 10th from 12-5 PM, the Montclair Community Pre-K (MCPK) is hosting Kidchella Montclair. MCPK is partnering with Montclair Center BID, Dirt and Noise Kids, and Little Nest Portraits to put on a fabulous outdoor event that […]
The Montclair Police Department participated in the 35th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, fueling the mission of the Special Olympics of New Jersey. The annual Torch Run consists of around 3,000 officers pounding the pavement within their communities. There are 26 different routes where law enforcement officials carry the “Flame of Hope,” which all converge […]
Montclair Residents and the Rest of Essex County Took to Their Polling Places in Droves This Past Tuesday. June 5th marked the primary election for many races in New Jersey, and around the country, just ahead of the much anticipated 2018 Midterm elections in November. Across the state, many were closely watching the New Jersey […]
June 2, 2018, Marked the Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation’s (MAAHF) 29th Annual Parade and Festival On Saturday, June 2nd, the Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF) hosted their 29th annual Parade and Festival. The parade began on the corner of Maple and Bloomfield Aves, outside of Glenfield Middle School, while finishing at Nishuane Park, where the […]
Montclair High School Senior, Valentino Musumeci, teams up with the School of Visual and Performing Arts to direct his own drama show. As part of the Career Internship Program at Montclair High School Valentino Musumeci is directing Gruesome Playground Injuries, a fully student-run play spotlighting graduating seniors Georgia Garrison and Jacob Sailer. Additionally, Lily Feinberg […]
The Jersey Shore Lions Proved It was Their Day Against Connecticut’s CBA At Montclair State University The Jersey Shore Lions are one dedicated basketball team. The Lions players understand that the key to success on the court is to keep their technique sharp and to play as much as possible. When these players are not […]