Hundreds of Glen Ridge residents, joined by a group of residents from Montclair, made their way to the gazebo at the Glen Sunday, many bearing signs, to attend a vigil […]
May 2020
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Robin’s Nest: Adapting for your home and pet
By ROBIN WOODS For Montclair Local Robin Woods is a local girl-about-town, writing about activities, stores, restaurants, and interesting people that catch her eye. She’s written memoirs and personal essays […]
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COVID-19: testing available, numbers going down
As the curve continues to diminish, and numbers of cases decline, Murphy asks for New Jerseyans to be tested so the state can collect data.
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Inside Montclair schools’ restorative justice program
by TINA KELLEY for Montclair Local In four schools in Montclair, students participated in activities called “restorative justice” for the past school year, as part of the district’s effort to […]
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Glen Ridge To Hold Vigil Against Racism Sunday
Glen Ridge will hold a peaceful, socially-distant gathering/vigil against racism today (Sunday 5/31). Residents are encouraged to walk from their homes to the area near the gazebo at the Glen; […]
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Montclair PTA Council Middle School 101 Rescheduled For Tuesday, June 9
The Montclair PTA Council is hosting Middle School 101 for 5th grade parents has ben rescheduled for June 9th at 7:30PM. Pre-registration is required for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZUrd-mgqT0vEtSeZGjCaPNxERwcuwzdP… This is […]
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COVID-19: Murphy urges more residents to get tested
New Jersey hit the 26,000 daily mark on COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, and with tests becoming available at local pharmacies, Gov. Phil Murphy is urging more New Jersey residents to go get tested.
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Local Writing/Anderson Park: ‘The Wishing Willow’ by Vaurie Wilson
Vaurie Wilson’s “The Wishing Willow,’ the third winner in the Anderson Park Short Story contest, imagines good kid — and bullies — and a magic tree.
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Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia to Host Virtual Vigil Tonight For George Floyd
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Following the tragic death of George Floyd, Mayor Michael Venezia has announced a virtual vigil for tonight at 5:00pm. The event will be open to the public […]
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Montclair’s De Novo To Bring Back Carhop Dining Starting Thursday!
Carhop dining is coming back and making its way to Montclair, courtesy of Demetri Malki’s De Novo European Pub. Carhop service has been making a comeback because of restrictions on […]
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Montclair Interim Superintendent, Montclair Mayor Elect Give Statements on Murder of George Floyd
Montclair officials offered statements Friday regarding the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, who died Monday after pleading for help as a police officer pressed his knee on […]
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Murphy gives permission for child care to reopen and summer day camps to begin
On Friday, May 29, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that daycare centers that have been closed due to the pandemic can reopen on June 15. Since March, only daycares which cared for children of essential workers have been open.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Available to All Bloomfield Residents Beginning June 4
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4. Testing will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am-2:00pm at varying locations. […]
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New Jersey Daycare Centers Can Open June 15, Summer Camps on July 6, With Restrictions
The limbo is over for day camps wondering and waiting if they would be able to run summer camp. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday that childcare centers, non-contact organized sports […]