July 2008

I just came home from the city, and sailed right down Rt. 3 without a problem. But there was a sea of headlights heading eastbound. The reason comes in a […]

If you go somewhere interesting and want to share it with Baristaville, do it. Steve M. went to Governors Island. Here’s what he tells us… Governors Island is open to […]

With the economy tanking and gas prices soaring, people are finding creative ways to get by. Here’s one from Craiglist… Hi, I am a single mom of 2 boys going […]

Last week we told you about a group of high school students from all across the northern part of the state putting on “Rent.” Another group (many of them friends […]

Tough times for our friends at the Star-Ledger, as they announce a big push to buy-out and reduce staff. The Star-Ledger today announced a large-scale buyout to all non-union workers […]

C’mon, you don’t want a charismatic rock star leading the country. You want the nerdy, old guy. So tell us: Is it good campaign strategy, or does it just make […]

When it comes to our highways, New Jersey ranks as extravagant for its size. From the Courier Post… New Jersey has the fourth-smallest state-owned highway system in the country, but […]

While Montclair’s 4th ward residents struggle with outrageous taxes and unaffordable housing which threaten to destroy the diversity of the town, there were plenty of other quality of life complaints […]

No, this isn’t about a Jersey politician, and it’s not in Baristaville, but it’s a good cat story…and Princess Chunk is purrrty nice. Associated Press reports a 44-pound cat was […]

Student wannabe filmmakers now have the opportunity to participate in a town internshsip program that teaches high school kids how to make public service announcements – and about the TV […]

We usually hear about shopkeepers of Upper Montclair lamenting the roving bands of ‘tweens hanging out on their doorsteps…but tonight all hangers are welcome. That’s right, merchants are sponsoring a […]

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: Montclair PD’s Pedestrian In The Crosswalk federally funded sting operation may be over, but […]

Too many overdue notices and nagging calls from a collection agency pushed a 62-year-old Newark man over the edge, provoking a bizarre reaction. The customer, whom Bloomfield Rent-A-Center employees described […]

How the mighty have fallen. But at least he apologized.