Women in the 11th Congressional District need Mikie Sherrill The attack on women’s rights and access to healthcare has reached fever pitch on the federal level. In recent years, Republicans […]
August 2018
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Savor the Arts at SOPAC with An Evening of Culinary Adventure and A Celebrity Cookoff!
Nothing brings people together like an evening of tantalizing food and drink, in this case accompanied by music and a celebrity chef slam! On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m., SOPAC […]
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George Walker: a life of inspiration
A look back at the life of acclaimed composer George Walker, who died on Aug. 23 at the age of 96.
Posted inLifestyle
MontClairVoyant: A Back-to-School Column That’s Inane, Except the Part About McCain
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Do you agree with the decision, mentioned in an August 27 email from Superintendent Kendra Johnson, to have Montclair schools lower flags half-staff in honor of late U.S. […]
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Culture in brief: auditions, Neil Simon play at NLT
A play by Neil Simon, and auditions for “The Heiress,” will take place next week at Nutley Little Theatre. Nutley Little Theatre will hold auditions for “The Heiress,” by Ruth […]
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Joseph C. Rouse Sr.
Joseph C. Rouse Sr. of Montclair died on Aug. 17, 2018. Born in Jersey City, Mr. Rouse was a resident of Montclair for 40 years. He was employed by the […]
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Culture in brief: musical about Whitman debuts
William Paterson University will present a concert version of a new musical theatre work, “Whitman’s War,” on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, […]
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To immunize or not: Proposed law could make it difficult to get vaccine exemption
About three percent of Montclair parents will file exceptions to not vaccinate their children.
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MFEE, Montclair Public Schools and THE MCCYC Host Mini-Conference
The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE), the Montclair Public Schools, and The Montclair Community Council for Young Children (MCCYC) are excited to launch “You Got This!”, an engaging mini-conference […]
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Weekend Arts & Entertainment Calendar: August 30 – September 3
Your guide to what’s happening.
Posted inCommunity, Top Stories
Montclair Community Farms project continues to bear fruit
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Friday, Aug. 17, is a harvest day at the Montclair Community Farms’ main garden on Orange Road. A group of young volunteers from the Urban Farm […]
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Join The YMCA of Montclair’s Swim Team
Join the YMCA of Montclair’s Swim Team at YMCA of Montclair Dolphins 2018-2019 Swim Team Tryouts. Try out for the YMCA of Montclair Dolphin’s Swim Team season. There is a […]
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Upper Montclair’s Chelsea Square Turns 40 in September!
Chelsea Square looks great for 40 — maybe it’s all that skin cream. The go-to shop for thoughtfully curated bath and body products such as Kiehl’s, Crabtree & Evelyn, Geo […]
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Bomb scare evacuates Montclair supermarket
A suspected bomb at Acme on Tuesday, Aug. 28, turned out to be a lockbox full of skin care products.