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 […]
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 […]
At the end of every school year, through the Career Internship Program at Montclair High School, graduating seniors get the opportunity to participate in a four-week internship in a field of their choice. This year, as a graduating senior, I have begun my internship with Studio 042. While working for Studio 042, I will be […]
Montclair’s new Grindage Wood Fired Pizza & Sandwiches celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 2. The restaurant ownership team was joined by Mayor Robert Jackson, Diane Israel from the Montclair BID and members from around the community. Grindage offers hand-crafted, locally sourced food in a laid-back environment at 438 Bloomfield Avenue. […]
52 years ago, during a firey time in the United States and around the world, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made a controversial visit to this very town, possibly at the peak of his notoriety. Just two years prior to his assassination and untimely death, King arrived in Montclair, making town history by stopping into […]
It’s time to welcome back Cafe Eclectic to Montclair, but with a twist! Greenleaf’s Eclectic Cafe opened to great fanfare on Wednesday night in Montclair, reincarnating the beloved original Cafe Eclectic. Owner Julio Valentin, a proud veteran of the Newark Police Department, continues his Montclair winning streak with the reopening of the reincarnated Cafe Eclectic […]
2018 Graduates Should Stop By Studio042 and Pick Up a One-of-a-Kind “2018” Window Sticker! Studio042, Montclair’s leading business printer, is also the proud owner of MontclairMounties.com, your one-stop shop for the best Montclair Spiritwear and Mounties products. As the class of 2018 prepares to embark on new journeys, and graduation is a little over one […]
The George–Renovated By Willow Street Partners and Architect, Paul Sionas of Sionas Architecture, Wins Prestigious “Bricks and Mortar Award,” Presented by the Township of Montclair’s HPC The 1902 home, designed by architect Joseph Van Vleck Jr. to serve as the private home for Charles Van Vleck*, has been completely restored and converted into the sleek, […]
The Phoenix Center Both Works Hard and Plays Hard, Raising Money To Benefit Unique Programs Through a Casino Night The Phoenix Center is a school that was founded in 1991 in Nutley, New Jersey, with an official mission of working in partnership with families and community, to develop the potential of each student with significant […]
Glenfield Middle School Students Show Their Acting Chops with a Fun and Festive Performance of ‘Fiddler’ that Left Audiences Singing “L’Chaim” During the final week of April, students at Glenfield Middle School lit up the stage with their production of the critically acclaimed musical Fiddler on the Roof. The show featured many talented 6th, 7th, […]