Gallery U, at 179 Glenridge Ave. in Montclair, is already open and gearing up for their big opening reception on December 5, 2009, from 7 to 10 pm. I spoke […]
November 2009
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Britain Tastes Sweet Victory in Local Chocolate-Off
The Great Chocolate Off at London Food Co. yielded a downright winner – with 47 votes going to UK-made chocolate, 31 to US-made. And one of those 47 votes came […]
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This Week’s Highlights: November 25 – December 2
It’s a holiday weekend, but there are still some fun things to do around town. Check our calendar often for all local happenings and make sure you sign up for […]
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NJ Voters Narrowly Oppose Law on Same-Sex Unions – Poll
NJ voters, by a slim 49-46 percent margin, oppose a law that would allow same-sex marriages, according to a survey released today by Quinnipiac University. Democrats supported same-sex unions by […]
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Spread a Little Warmth, Your Sweaters are Needed
Reeled you in with those sweet puppydog eyes and winsome smile! But focus, instead, on his deftly-knitted outfit. The community service committee of the West Essex Board of Realtors needs […]
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Plans or No Plans for Thanksgiving?
What are you doing for Thanksgiving? We’re not doing anything. I don’t even know what we’re eating. We’re almost out of milk. A low-key Thanksgiving is a break from our […]
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Alvarez Says Measures Being Taken After MHS Incidents
Montclair Schools Superintendent Frank Alvarez wrote to district parents late on Monday about the incidents last week at Montclair High School, which involved MHS and other students, and resulted in […]
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No Flu Vaccines = State Requirement Dropped
Yesterday, the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services suspended the law that requires children ages 6 months to just under 5 years old to get vaccinated by December 1 […]
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Giveaway Winner: Smokin’ Robs BBQ Turkey for Thanksgiving
Congratulations to rubynyc from Bloomfield. She is the winner of the Smokin’ Rob’s BBQ turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Local Advocate for Foster Children Awarded Business Grant
Tanisha Cunningham knew too well how difficult the transition from foster care to emancipation can be. Having been raised in foster care and group homes herself, the sudden transition to […]
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Cézanne Exhibit Breaks Attendance Records at Montclair Art Museum
Since the “C√©zanne and American Modernism” exhibit opened on September 13th, attendance records for individual exhibits at the Montclair Art Museum have reached an all-time high. In the approximately ten […]
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How Do You Do (Sniff): Dog Park Etiquette
When we first took our Maltipoo Kai Mephistopheles home, the vet warned us not to let him into the company of other dogs until his vaccinations were completed. This meant […]
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Take Back the Kitchen: Toffee Bars With Toppings
December is major bake sale, cookie swap and holiday entertaining season, so I’ll share a super quick and easy recipe that’s sure to please. You can whip these toffee bars […]
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Possible Layoffs at Mountainside Hospital
Approximately 300 employees are facing lay-offs from Mountainside Hospital in the upcoming year, according to The Montclair Times. The employees are working under a contract with Atlantic Health, which owned […]