Montclair’s McLeod Keeps Adding to Boatload of Medals, Heads to Nationals Montclair's Niall McLeod continues to pile up the medals in track and field in only his second year competing in his specific field event....

Verona Business Shuts Down Due to Zoning Dispute. Owners Are Fighting To Reopen A Verona business known for its princess-themed parties is fighting to reopen after the township revoked the zoning permit that allowed it to operate for more than three years....

How Did Montclair Get 3 Town Pools? History Panel Points to Segregation Lonnie Brandon remembers what would happen if a Black person went to a Montclair public swimming pool in a neighborhood not their own before desegregation in the 1960s....

Mikki & Al’s Noshery and Plum Bakery Close as Owner Retires From Plum on Park to Plum Bakery and Mikki & Al's Noshery, Natalie Lee spent 16 years baking and cooking for the community.... https://montclairlocal.news/2026/07/mikki-als-noshery-and-plum-bakery-close-as-owner-retires/

Cyclosporiasis Cases Are Rising. Local Responses, Expert Advice and What It Means for You Montclair Local checked in with restaurants, food markets, food organizations and health officials about cyclosporiasis concerns, what they’re seeing and what residents should know about produce safety....

Montclair Welcomes Spain to MC Hotel Ahead of World Cup Final (Photos)

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Montclair Pulling Bank Funds to Protest Financing for ICE — May Get Better Deal In Process Township Manager Stephen D. Marks said the council’s decision, which it made for ideological reasons, may also bring a financial benefit....

Soccer fans of all ages can cheer on the World Cup Final at watch parties across Montclair on Sunday. The rest of the weekend is filled with live music, comedy and family-friendly fun. montclairlocal.news/things-to-do...

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New Jersey’s New E-Bike Law Sparks Debate Ahead of July 19 Rollout As New Jersey's new e-bike law nears, local riders, retailers and transportation experts are raising concerns about how it will… https://montclairlocal.news/2026/07/new-jerseys-new-e-bike-law-sparks-debate-ahead-of-july-19-rollout/

Montclair Restaurant News: Sam’s Table Collab Dinner, Pig & Butter and Another Bakery What’s new on the Montclair food scene? We’re sharing the latest updates, including a special Sam’s Table dinner, Pig & Butter’s opening and more local food news....

Where to Watch the World Cup Final: Watch Parties in Montclair and Essex County Looking for a place to watch the World Cup Final? Here are local watch parties and community celebrations happening in Montclair and Essex County....

The best burger in Essex County? We are spoiled for choice. montclairlocal.news/2026/06/esse...

Feast in the Kitchen: Jessica Glass Meet Jessica Glass, a Montclair baker and foodpreneur. Learn about her go-to local restaurants, her favorite ingredient and a meal she'll never forget.... https://montclairlocal.news/2026/07/feast-in-the-kitchen-jessica-glass/

Looking for weekend plans? From Maplewoodstock and Montclair’s Bastille Day celebration to stand-up comedy, live music and an immersive Shakespeare production, there’s plenty happening around the area this weekend. montclairlocal.news/things-to-do...

Montclair Schools End Education Benefit for Staffers’ Kids Amid Budget Crisis Superintendent Ruth B. Turner said a policy put in place under former Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who served Montclair from July 2020 until his death in July 2024, offered the free education to children of nonresident…

Sean Spiller Loses Bid For National Education Association President Former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller lost his bid to lead the National Education Association, finishing third among four candidates in voting at the union's 105th Representative Assembly....

Expert Testifies That Montclair Swim School Wouldn’t Offer Enough Parking “It is likely that because of the demand numbers that we’re talking about, that there is going to be an intensification of business district parking pressure upon these local streets.”...

Celebrate with parades and fireworks, catch a live concert, or cool off with a one-day-only Fourth of July screening of “Jaws” at the Bellevue Theatre. Families can also join patriotic activities. montclairlocal.news/things-to-do...

Walnut Street Kitchen in Montclair to Close After Final July Pop-Up Walnut Street Kitchen will close at the end of July, as owner Beverly Lacsina cites rising costs, shifting consumer habits… https://montclairlocal.news/2026/07/walnut-street-kitchen-in-montclair-to-close-after-final-july-pop-up/

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Bastille Day Celebration Expands la Fête A full weekend of French culture, food and film!...

Essex County Ultimate Burger Guide Time to plan your next meal.... https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/essex-county-ultimate-burger-guide/

What to Know in Montclair as Furnace-Like Temps Hit N.J. It could feel like 111 degrees in Montclair on Wednesday, part of what is expected to be a dangerous heat wave lasting into the July 4 weekend, forecasters say. Here's what you can do and where you can go to stay safe. What are your plans to…

Montclair Plans to Borrow $6.3M to Soften School Referendum Tax Hit Montclair’s municipal government plans $6.3 million in short-term borrowing to spread out the $12.6 million in tax increases voters approved in a school referendum earlier this year, officials said....

Montclair Hotel Is World Cup Central (Photos) Die-hard fans of the English World Cup soccer team waited for over an hour today for the team to arrive....

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Essex County Looking for Fourth of July fireworks in Essex County? We've rounded up where to catch the shows, plus what to know before you head out in the summer heat....

Essex County’s SZA, Donald Payne Sr. and Dr. John McMullen Named to New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Essex County is well represented in the New Jersey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026....

Montclair High Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation After Year of Challenges School officials highlighted the graduates’ resilience and student leaders looked toward the future as thousands celebrated the Montclair High School class of 2026’s graduation on Thursday....

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World Cup Fans: Check Out These Italian Deli Sandwiches World Cup tourists – don't sleep on Montclair and Essex County. We've got big, delicious sandwiches, too!...

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Feast in the Kitchen: Michele Rocchi Meet Clementina's Michele Rocchi who started cooking at age 14....

This week’s lineup includes concerts, stand-up comedy, art exhibitions, literary events and community celebrations. Here are our picks for the best things to do this weekend in and around Montclair. montclairlocal.news/things-to-do...

East Fork Brings Chef-Favorite Dinnerware to Montclair for a Seconds Sale on June 27 Mark your calendars for East Fork’s Montclair Seconds Pop-Up and save on dinnerware used… https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/east-fork-brings-chef-favorite-dinnerware-to-montclair-for-a-seconds-sale-on-june-27/

Terry’s Serendipity Cafe: 31 Years of Art, Community and History in Montclair (Watch) For more than three decades, Terry's Serendipity Cafe has been a home for Montclair’s DIY music scene. This short documentary looks at its history and legacy....

The Soccer Story Behind Montclair Brewery’s World Cup Celebration "Soccer is like music," Sawadogo said. "Music has no boundaries. It’s universal. Anywhere in the world you go you put a soccer ball down, I'm sure you’re going to find a lot of kids that know how to play."...

Colson Whitehead and Daniel Mason Coming to Montclair for Author Events This July Two nights. Two major authors. Both are happening in Montclair....

Date for Montclair Pride Again Pushed, Organizers Announce New Theme Out Montclair announced Monday that the festival, which draws tens of thousands of people, will instead happen on Sunday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with National Coming Out Day....

On Juneteenth, we’re resharing our Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in Montclair — a resource to help celebrate, support and uplift the Black entrepreneurs who are an essential part of our community. montclairlocal.news/guides/a-gui...

Montclair Raises Juneteenth Flag, Reflects on Work Ahead (Watch) “The spirit of those who endured slavery, who survived segregation, who challenged discrimination and marched for equality, tells us that we must march on," said Mayor Dr. Renee Baskerville. "Their courage calls us not to despair but…

Montclair Lands $36.7M from State for Major Library Overhauls, Expansions “People don’t just learn from books anymore,” Library Director Radwa Ali told Montclair Local. “They learn from actively engaging with the content and with their teachers and with each other. So you really need to design the…

Chef Meni Vaknin’s New Montclair Venture Blends Cooking, Art and Gathering A year after selling Marcel Bakery + Kitchen, Chef Meni Vaknin is back with WOVEN Studio + Kitchen, a… https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/chef-meni-vaknins-new-montclair-venture-blends-cooking-art-and-gathering/

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Montclair Jazz Festival’s Soundcheck Series Starts Tomorrow, June 16 Montclair’s summer jazz season starts tomorrow!... https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/montclair-jazz-festivals-soundcheck-series-starts-tomorrow-june-16/

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Montclair Pastry Chef Detained By ICE Is Free, Chef and Friends Say "I'm free," Argoti wrote. "Thank you everyone for your support."...