When Montclair native Nancy Burke decided to prioritize herself and her passions, she knew that meant completing her MFA at age 56, and finally creating the work that she needed to create– for herself. In Nancy Burke’s latest novel “Only the Women are Burning” (Apprentice House Press, October 1, 2020) three women are eclipsed by […]
In 2014, Montclair residents were introduced to Greg Lawley and the Bridge Athletics team, who brought a new Cross Fit community to the town. Now, two years into their run, Bridge Athletics has opened up a bigger and better space, and its talented trainers are ready to get more people moving. On March 16th, amid […]
Lucas Platt, owner of Montclair’s Property Lab LLC, spoke to us about his humble beginnings, career in the film industry and his hopes for his design and build construction firm. In the midst of the current global pandemic, many of us have been thinking about our own small businesses or the local small businesses of […]
Local Montclair restaurant, Cuban Pete's, Hangs Banner to Support Black Lives Matter
As protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the country, Dominick Restaino, owner of restaurant Cuban Pete’s, felt moved to do something. “Cuba is actually 68% African descent so that is a big indication of why I put my banner up”, Restaino says. His large banner that spans the front of the restaurant […]
After its launch in 1931, the John J. Harvey fireboat went on to serve the New York Harbor and the city of New York until 1994. The John J. Harvey was a technological marvel for its time, with powerful internal combustion engines, making her the fastest fire fighting boat of her time. In September of […]
Montclair Business Owner, Greg Williams, Brings GroovSauce to the Hot Sauce Market There are at least five bottles of hot sauce in my refrigerator. One for when I want things a little smokey, another for sweeter notes, one I use only on breakfast foods—I could go on. Greg Williams is familiar with the multiple […]
The Newark Boys Chorus School Honored New Jersey Native and Music Legend, Bobby Valli, With a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Montclair Dispatch Got His Thoughts on the Recognition This past April, Bobby Valli, New Jersey native, and brother of Frankie Valli was honored by the Newark Boys Chorus School at their 43rd Annual Rainbow Gala. […]
Marcel Bakery and Kitchen Introduces a Great Deal for the Early Birds of Montclair Award-winning chef Meny Vaknin sure knows his way around the restaurant business. Vaknin, originally from Israel and of Moroccan descent, now owns two establishments in Montclair, MishMish (opened in 2014 at 215 Glenridge Ave) and Marcel Kitchen and Bakery (631 ½ […]
Montclair Resident and Actor, Patrick Garner, Brings History’s Most Influential Players to Life Through His Educational and Captivating Performances Patrick Garner brings an entirely new meaning to the phrase “history lesson.” The distinguished actor and Montclair resident earned his BA in acting from the University of Michigan, and eventually his MFA from Southern Methodist University, […]
With His Amazing Enthusiasm, CrossFit Coach, Gregory Lawley is Ready To Be Your Trainer at Bridge Athletics Working out is often fairly intimidating. Exercising at a new gym is even more terrifying. But Gregory Lawley, a head coach at Bridge Athletics is hoping that his CrossFit gym can remove the connotation of pressure and anxiety that […]