Steaks, Packages and Tip Jar Stolen in Recent Montclair Thefts Montclair police reported several thefts and a vehicle crime in incidents that took place between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31.

Valentine’s Day Dining in Montclair + Beyond Local restaurants are leaning into the romance with special menus and all the right ambiance for a night out.

Virtual Event Wednesday! Open Book / Open Mind Online: Amy Wallace, ‘Nobody’s Girl’ Amy Wallace spent four years working with the late Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein’s most outspoken victim, to craft "Nobody's Girl," an instant #1 New York Times bestselling memoir. Wallace will be in virtual…

Design for Wellness: Creating Spaces that Feel Better for Everyone Learn how thoughtful design considerations for neurodiversity can create calming, supportive spaces for all individuals.

Assemblywoman Bagolie to Host Unclaimed Funds Event At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to discover if they have unclaimed funds and learn how to get started on claiming these funds. Photo by Karola G on Pexels.com Assemblywoman Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie (D-Essex, Passaic) will host…

Montclair Accepts N.J. Funds for Firehouse, But Study Offers No ‘Clear Recommendation’ While the full town council agreed on accepting the monies for public safety buildings, members differed on the decision to limit the dollars to fixing the shuttered firehouse.

West Orange Classic Film Festival Returns for 20th Season Unlike past editions that focused on a single theme, the 2026 festival spotlights iconic voices in film, including recently lost legends Robert Redford and Diane Keaton, as well as New Jersey–tied filmmaker John Sayles.

Send a ‘Local Love Note’ to Someone Special on Valentine’s Day Celebrate the people you care about! Submit a "Local Love Note" and have it published this Valentine’s Day. ❤️

Fresh Chapter for Montclair French Pastry Shop Jayce Baudry French Pastry is now Bijoux French Pastry, pairing a new name with expanded offerings that include savory French café classics alongside signature pastries.

A Candidate Who Will Stand Up and Fight (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "With 11 Democrats running, NJ11 has a real chance to elect a representative who’ll actually stand up and fight instead of making excuses and celebrating the status quo."

Montclair wouldn’t be Montclair without its amazing local businesses—and the Black-owned spots here are a huge part of what gives the town its character. This Black History Month, we’re celebrating them! montclairlocal.news/guides/a-gui...

Montclair Ice Hockey Can’t Hold Off Montclair Kimberley in Scrappy Contest It was a sweep for Montclair Kimberley (7-8) this season against the Mounties (3-13). The Cougars defeated Montclair, 6-2, on Jan. 8 in the annual Montclair Cup.

Obituary: Joseph Turriziani For much of his professional life, Mr. Turriziani was an electrician, first with the Montclair Board of Education and later with the Garden State Parkway, where he worked until his retirement at age 62.

Strong Schools Benefit Everyone (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "As retirees on a fixed income we understand the concern about higher taxes."

Obituary: Thomas J. Colao In 2011, Mr. Colao brought his artistic precision to the oven when he opened Bivio Pizza Napoletana. He didn’t just make food; he shared his soul through his craft. His patrons saw him as a true artisan and a master of his trade who created what many called the best pizza…

About Special and Regular Elections (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "Turnout in special elections and primaries is often low, yet these contests determine who represents our district in Congress both in the short term and for the next full term."

Five Montclair Hot Chocolates You Need to Try Whatever your mood — sweet or decadent — there’s a cup to enjoy ready to hit the spot.

Obituary: James Lawrence O’Brien He had a giving heart and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren. Weekends often found him at the grill, surrounded by family—moments he deeply valued.

Montclair Details Three-Week Snow Removal Plan After Public Piles On News of the snow cleanup plans follow resident frustrations over the removal of Old Man Winter’s droppings.

Celebrate Black History Month With Local Community Events Montclair and nearby towns are celebrating Black History Month with talks, performances, family activities and community events.

Audit, Emergency Funds and Staff Cuts: Hackensack’s School Crisis and the Parallels in Montclair While the circumstances in Hackensack are not identical to Montclair’s, the underlying issues are familiar: heavy reliance on fund balance to cover operating costs, staffing decisions that outpaced…

‘Do the Right Thing’: Residents, Environmental Advocates Push to Stop West Essex Highlands Project Not one person took to the podium in support of the project.

Women’s Representation Matters (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "...it is more important than ever that women have a strong, uncompromising voice in Congress."

Pineapple Express Barbecue Announces Sudden Closure in Montclair News of the closure caught many by surprise, including Lackawanna Plaza owner Dave Placek.

MontClairVoyant: Enjoying the Snow? No. The Cold? Getting Old Montclairvoyant has had enough of winter.

Kitchen Fire at Montclair House Quickly Extinguished, Chief Says The two people inside got out safely. The dog and cat are also safe.

What to Know About Montclair’s $17.6M School Tax Vote on March 10 Montclair voters will decide March 10 on a school referendum that, if approved, would raise $17.6 million from taxpayers to cover a school deficit. Here's our latest Q&A explaining what we know so far about the new ballot questions…

Jitneys in Essex County: Montclair Reimagines Service, Glen Ridge Reconsiders Montclair has started early discussions of bringing back a local shuttle bus service to the township.

Montclair High School Girls, Boys Hoops Look to Make Moves in the ECT The Montclair High School boys and girls team found out their path this week in the 2026 Essex County tournaments which starts on Thursday.

Montclair Bakery Launches Major Crumb, A Crumb Cake Venture with a Mission Jennifer Snyder, of The Little Daisy Bake Shop, launches Major Crumb to ship her popular crumb cakes nationwide and support a good cause. (Courtesy Jennifer Snyder) The Little Daisy Bake Shop, a peanut- and nut-free bakery…

After the Storm, Montclair’s Streets Remain Snowbound (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "How are our businesses doing when there is no where to park so that we could patronize them?"

The weekend starts tonight, and there is a lot to enjoy! We’ve put together the best things to do in the Montclair area this weekend, from music, film, theater and fun social events. Plus, we’ve found great activities for the kids, so the whole family has fun. montclairlocal.news/things-to-do...

Montclair Council Considers Help (Not Cash) For Schools in Fiscal Crisis Citing its own money woes, Montclair’s town government has been firm about its decision not to extend funds to its cash-strapped school district. However, Township Council members on Tuesday discussed other ways of assisting…

Obituary: Cherry C. Provost Throughout her decades in the Glen Ridge–Montclair area, Mrs. Provost was an active and dedicated member of numerous local organizations, often serving in leadership roles or on essential committees.

New Food Service Provider Hosts Town Hall to Showcase School Lunches Montclair Public Schools new food service provider, Sodexo, hosted a town hall to gain feedback from parents and students.

Obituary: Joseph Berman Mr. Berman loved the shore and would share his time between Montclair and Point Pleasant with his family. He was a beautiful and kind person who loved being surrounded by family.

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Montclair High’s Winter Play Takes on Shakespeare with a Twist Catch the hilarious mishaps in "The Comedy of Terrible Errors" at Montclair High School. One weekend only — February 6-8!

A Critical Special Election (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "With a dozen candidates on the ballot, it’s more important than ever to make a thoughtful and strategic choice."

Five-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy will be the special guest at “Ralph Pucci Jazz Set Turns 10,” the milestone fundraiser for Jazz House Kids, on February 25. montclairlocal.news/2025/10/sama...

Resident Finds Intruders in Lorraine Avenue Home, Police Say Also: Burglaries at two local pharmacies.

What’s Next for Glen Ridge Jitney? Public Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 29 In 2025, the borough brought in about $27,500 in jitney revenue while spending roughly $293,000 on capital and operations. On a per-ride basis, each trip cost the borough more than $8.

No Foul Play in Death of 30-year-old Montclair Man, Police Say Authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of a 30-year-old man found unresponsive his apartment on Montclair’s Mission Street Tuesday morning, police said.

Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Zod Arifai  Meet Chef Zod Arifai, owner and chef of Italiana by Zod. Find out his favorite ingredient, the one he can't stand and his favorite local spot to eat.

Leonardo da Vinci International Academy Preschool: A Preschool Families Fall in Love With (Sponsored) “You can tell the teachers care deeply about the kids. Our son is thriving, and the communication with parents is amazing—you really feel like they partner with you."

Montclair Snow Update: Trains, Planes, Automobiles, Schools The Weather Service predicts frigid temperatures to last through the week, with a low of 7 degrees on Tuesday and wind chills at 5 degrees below freezing Wednesday.

Montclair Kimberley Academy Opens Inquiry & Innovation Center Built to achieve LEED Gold certification, the Center blends environmental sustainability with forward-thinking design.

NJ-11 Candidate Q&A on Challenges and Service of Transportation Candidates in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District weigh in on the challenges and service of transportation, from federal funding to bus and rail improvements.

Montclair High School Boys Hoops Celebrates Win over MKA on Senior Day It was a double win for the Montclair High School boys basketball team as the Mounties defeated neighborhood rival Montclair Kimberley and also celebrated the careers of their seniors.

A Candidate Who Brings Change, Competence, Kindness (Letter to the Editor) The letter writer states: "Like many friends and neighbors, I was pretty overwhelmed by the array of Democrats vying to succeed Mikie Sherrill in Congress."