2005

Be of good cheer…

Yes, it’s the season for giving, but if it’s true, this is one big present. In our mailbox, this message from (or someone posing as) one Robert Chalet: The Chalet […]

In Montclair, Leon DeVose II makes a statement regarding the Ted Maddox-Mayor Ed Remsen feud strong difference of opinion. From the Montclair Times‘ letter column: I am not surprised by […]

Thanks for everybody who participated in our Festivus Challenge (and by the way, since it’s Festivus, if you see Liz today, wish her a happy birthday). We had 39 correct […]

News from Trenton, Steven Plofker was appointed by Gov. Codey to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Seen at the corner of Harrison Ave. & Llewellyn Road, a sign is up for the next wave of townhouses in Montclair. Located on the site of the old Montclair […]

It may be the shortest appointment in Essex County history and easily the most embarassing. From the Star Ledger: Newly appointed Assemblywoman Evelyn Williams was arrested and charged with shoplifting […]

Leaving work early today? NJ Transit is your co-conspirator. Look for additional early getaway trains and buses from Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal starting at noon.

If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, or you just want to read something that will make you appreciate every moment you have on earth, even the bad ones, […]

Transit workers have been called back to work and subways and buses should be running by the morning rush tomorrow. Bloomberg live press conference going on now (3:39 pm).

Tonight’s the night for last-minute holiday festivities, before everyone goes off to snuggle with their own families. Your choice: Gather at 6:30 pm at the corner of Church Street and […]

Montclair-based American Tank Service, which was removing an underground oil tank in Bergenfield last week when a gas line was pinched, causing a gas explosion that killed three, has been […]

Scot Surbeck shoots a picture of 444 Park Street in Montclair, where two-alarm fire gutted a third floor yesterday afternoon. A fireman was injured fighting the afternoon blaze.

Lots of buzz this morning that, despite yesterday’s posturing, the two sides in NYC’s transit strike are talking and possibly close to an agreement. There’s even a news blackout at […]