Makos Athletes Help NJ Select Team Earn Top-10 Finish at USA Water Polo Junior Olympics

The Montclair Makos NJ Select 12U team earned an impressive 7th-place finish in the nation’s premier youth water polo tournament.

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Montclair State to Host Maria Yolanda Liebana Exhibition

The Montclair State University Galleries will present "Maria Yolanda Liebana: A Place to Be Held," the first solo museum exhibition by New York City-based artist Maria Yolanda Liebana, opening Sept. 15 at the George Segal Gallery.

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Obituary: Camille Tavarone Marzullo

Mrs. Marzullo devoted many years of service as a secretary with the Montclair Water Bureau, where she was known for her dedication and commitment to her work.

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Maplewood Officials Block Developer From Tearing Down 271-Year-Old Tree

After Anthony Nardone purchased the property at 62 Pierson Road, he was granted approval to subdivide the property and build two new homes, but ran into an obstacle: a towering, multi-trunk London plane tree, one that the town arborist said is 271 years old.

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A Local’s Guide to Montclair Farmers Market

Your guide to one of Montclair’s favorite weekend traditions: the best vendors, seasonal produce, market tips, and everything you need to shop local.

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Montclair Swim School Plans Face More Questions Before Vote

Parking shortages and flooding dominated the Montclair Planning Board’s discussion Monday night of a developer’s controversial plans to build a 7,740-square-foot SwimQuest swim school on 0.36 acres next to a firehouse on Valley Road.

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Second Person Dies In ICE Custody At Delaney Hall In 8 Months, Officials Say

Nobody at Delaney Hall, which is operated by GeoGroup, a private prison company, notified her that her son had died, said Maria Cornejo.

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Montclair Deputy Township Manager, Handful of Staffers Cut Amid Finance Crunch

The town cut six positions overall, according to Township Manager Stephen D. Marks.

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Montclair Tax Bills Delayed as Referendum Impacts Loom

Montclair residents will get more time to pay their third quarter tax bills due to a delay in formalizing the tax rate. It is the first bill that will include increased taxes approved as part of the school referendum.

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Montclair’s Awad Adapting Nicely Out of the Gate in College Softball

"What impressed me most was how quickly she adjusted to the college game. Starting every game as a freshman in center field is no small accomplishment, especially in one of the most demanding defensive positions on the field..."

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Montclair Jazz Festival’s Soundcheck Series Brings New Orleans Energy to Montclair

Celebrate the Montclair Jazz Festival with the Rebirth Brass Band, honoring the rich traditions of New Orleans brass music.

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New Montclair Police Contract Locks in 5 Years of Raises

Rank-and-file Montclair police officers will receive retroactive raises dating to January 2025, larger stipends and a new paid Juneteenth holiday under a five-year labor contract approved by the Towns...

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Baristanet Profile: Aisha Irvis

Meet Bloomfield's Aisha Irvis in this week's Friday Profile! She's happiest with a chai latte and yoga, with a dash of astrology.

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Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse Receives $25 Million From NJ For Renovations

The regional theater received nearly $25 million in tax credits from New Jersey to overhaul its entrance and front lobby, part of a statewide effort to renovate and restore performing arts and cultural centers across the Garden State.

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Montclair’s Determann Hopes to Dominate on the Court at TCNJ

The 6-foot-4-inch point guard was one of the top all-around players in the county averaging 15.7 points and 4 assists, two three-pointers and two blocks per game.

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MontClairVoyant: Quite a Journey Before Hiring an In-House Attorney

Montclairvoyant takes inspiration from an ancient Greek epic.

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Studio Montclair to Honor Artist Catherine Kinkade with Memorial Exhibition, Fundraiser

The exhibition celebrates Kinkade, who died late last year after spending nearly four decades as a prominent figure in the Montclair arts community.

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Billionaire Developer Says West Orange Broke Deal After Rejecting Apartment Project

On July 24, Bryan Plocker, attorney for West Essex Highlands Inc., the real estate company of billionaire Zygmunt Wilf and his family, filed the civil lawsuit against West Orange, the township council, and the township planning board for rejecting the sprawling project.

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Pig & Butter to Open Aug. 7 in Montclair

The wait is almost over. Pig & Butter, chef Sherry Grimes’ new restaurant in Montclair’s South End, opens Aug. 7!

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Best Things to Do This Weekend in Montclair (and Beyond): July 30 – August 2

Discover the top things to do in Montclair this weekend. From live music performances to family-friendly events, we've got you covered.

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Storm Rescue: Montclair Firefighters Pull Person From Railroad Embankment

Firefighters found the person drifting in and out of consciousness along the tracks opposite 123 Highland Ave., according to Fire Capt. Thomas Hargraves.

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Here’s Who’s Running for School Board in Essex County in 2026

Across Essex County, there will be eight contested school board races in November, according to the unofficial candidate filings.

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Where Curiosity Leads: Learning by Doing at the Montclair Cooperative School (Sponsored)

From the earliest years, learning is active, hands-on, and collaborative. Students build understanding through conversation, imaginative play, investigation, and real-world experiences.

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Modern Silent Shorts Brings Contemporary Silent Films and Live Score to Montclair

When you think of silent films, you might picture black-and-white classics from a century ago. But a new screening series coming to Montclair is giving the format a distinctly modern twist. Modern Silent Shorts, an initiative that commissions new silent films from emerging filmmakers, will bring its first-ever regional tour to the Bellevue Theater on Saturday, Aug. 9. The program will feature seven contemporary silent shorts accompanied by a live original score performed by composer Kevin Donald with Greg Pease, Ryan Vinh and Athos Maelstrom. Boykin Curry, Lily Weisberg and Michael Bloom…

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Montclair Police Report Indecent Exposure at Frozen Yogurt Shop

Montclair police reported several incidents this week, including an indecent exposure at 16 Handles on South Park Street, an ice cream theft at Acme, an assault and attempted burglaries.

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One of Montclair Field Hockey’s Best Heads South to Take on the Country’s Best

Ceci Cowart has left her 'mark' on the Montclair High School field hockey field for four years, and now she is looking to make an exclamation point on her career in college.

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Flooding Closes Upper Montclair Businesses as Storms Flood Streets

Heavy thunderstorms flooded streets in Upper Montclair, forcing businesses to close. leaving hundreds without power.

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Montclair Man, 21, Pleads Guilty to Role in ‘ISIS Travel Conspiracy’

A 21-year-old Montclair man pleaded guilty Tuesday to “concealment of material support” to ISIS, admitting he helped a former classmate in his plans to travel overseas to join the terrorist organization.

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The Space to Showcase Andrew Borg’s ‘Unrecyclable: Look Again’ Exhibition in Montclair

The exhibition encourages viewers to consider both the craftsmanship behind disposable packaging and the lasting environmental impact of materials designed for single use.

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IMANI Names Tawaina Turner-Dones New Executive Director

IMANI's new executive director Tawaina Turner-Dones After more than a quarter-century of leadership, Montclair-based IMANI Programs is entering a new chapter. The organization's Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Tawaina Turner-Dones as its new executive director, succeeding founding member JoAnn McCullough, who has led the nonprofit since its inception more than 25 years ago. Turner-Dones assumed the role on July 1. McCullough, who remains active on the Board of Directors, is assisting in the leadership transition. The leadership transition marks a significant milestone for one of Montclair's most respected community organizations.

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