Last Saturday, after dinner at Raymond’s, my kids made their ritual trip across Church Street to pick up dessert at Gimme Jimmy’s. The chocolate chunk, macadamia white chocolate, and good […]
September 2009
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Gimmee Jimmy’s is Closed
Sad news for cookie lovers in Baristaville. Gimmee Jimmy’s is gone. No more free cookie coupons. Read about it on Baristanet.
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Works For Me Wednesday: My Favorite Organization Tip
In my dreams I’m as organized as Martha Stewart. I have everything labeled, my closets are full of perfectly folded sheets that were pressed with lavender linen water and my […]
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Armed Robbery In Montclair
A tipster writes that Monday night, while walking his dog in the vicinity of Montclair High, he walked past a lot of police gathered on the street. Officers asked him […]
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This Week’s Highlights: September 2 – 8
This week is the last hurrah before the kids are back in school (unless you live in Nutley–school starts today). Check our Upcoming Events calendar for all there is to […]
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Boardwalk Buzz
Beach boardwalks – you either love ’em or hate ’em. In small doses, I can actually enjoy a bit of honky-tonk, noise, crowds, and calories-by-the-coast. Coney Island, the Queen of […]
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Put The Montclairion In Your Mailbox
Want to keep up on campus life and news at MSU? The Montclarion, Montclair State University’s independent student-run newspaper is looking beyond students to increase readership. For the first time, […]
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Elmo & Gordon Say Wash Your Hands
I’ve been all about the PSAs this week, and a new one was released today to help our kids remember to wash their hands. Elmo and Montclair’s own Roscoe Orman […]
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Does It Matter Where They Go to College?
Our intern, Justine Kay, started her sophomore classes yesterday at Quinnipiac College. Her mom, like many Baristaville parents, was sad to see her head back to school. She went to […]
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Looking For Josephine
Peak Performances@Montclair opens its 09/10 theater season with a splash, bringing the the European hit “Looking for Josephine” to the Kasser Theater at Montclair State University. “Looking for Josephine” opened […]
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Bloomfielders Speak Up For Health Care Reform
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Earlier this year, Kelly Conklin, Bloomfield business owner and resident of Glen Ridge, told Congress how he thinks […]
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Back From Iraq, Mother Fights For Custody Of Daughter
After serving in Iraq last year, National Guard Specialist, Leydi Mendoza, returned home to fight a more personal battle. Daniel Llares, 22, of Wayne, the father of their two-year-old daughter […]
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Unbelieva-Bills on Morning Show Today
In case you missed it, UnbelievaBills was on New York’s CW-11 morning show at about 8 a.m. TV man Larry Hoff visited played laser tag live with local kids. Owner […]