A group of about 30 Montclairians took to the streets Tuesday, June 30, to protest what one of the neighbors called an act of racial bias by a white neighbor against a Black family.
June 2020
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Students Protest On Marion Road As Montclair Police Investigate Dispute Between Neighbors
UPDATE: July 2: Montclair Police sent this update statement previously released by Deputy Chief Wilhelm Young: On June 29, 2020 at approximately 12:23 PM, police responded to a dispute between […]
Posted inCommunity, Top Stories
Photos: Peaceful Ride Out for Black Lives
Bikers and skaters gatthered on Sunday, June 28, for a loop around Montclair in the Peaceful Ride Out for Black Lives.
Posted inOpinion, Top Stories, Town Square
Town Square: A movement, not a moment
In order for the district to address the institutional racism that exists in our town, we must include as many voices and perspectives of black individuals as possible. There is so much that still needs to be said, so I wish everyone reading the love and liberation needed to hear us and fight alongside us.
Posted inCommunity, Top Stories
Coconut cake and history: baking to fight racism and anxiety
Rachel Wyman, of Montclair Bread Company, started #MBCbakealong to ease anxiety. The coconut cake challenged raised money to fight racism, too.
Posted inSirens
Montclair Crime: Anti-Semitic Chalk Message On Road, Incidents of Theft
The week in Montclair crime from Captain Scott Buehler, Montclair Police Dept. Thefts June 24, 2020 (Hillside School): The caller reports that his bicycle was stolen from the area near […]
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COVID-19: Hospitals can admit visitors again, but with precautions
All visitors will be screened with a temperature check upon entrance. Any visitor showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be admitted. Additionally, any visitor who refuses to wear PPE will not be admitted.
Posted inEducation, News
In brief: Restorative Justice Montclair to hold “From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter” talk
From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter, a Community Conversation featuring a panel of educators and racial justice activists, hosted by Restorative Justice Montclair (RJM), will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, June 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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Lily Vakili Band uses MHS images in video
Lily Vakili wrote “We Got Dreams” before COVID-19 hit, but after hearing her daughter say “Just normal would have been great,” the band changed the video to include images of graduating seniors.
Posted inFamily
Montclair Schools COVID-19 Parent Survey: More Than Half Would Send Kids To School in Fall
Montclair Schools have released the district’s COVID-19 Parent Survey results, along with a message from outgoing interim Superintendent Dr. Nathan Parker. More than half of parents surveyed said they would […]
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Montclair To Broadcast Past Independence Day Parade Videos and Photos Saturday
For the first time in 100 years, Montclair has had to cancel its 4th of July parade, as well as the community picnic. If you’ve never seen the parade or […]
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The Bellevue Montclair To Screen ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ on Virtual Cinema
The Bellevue Montclair is launching The Bellevue Virtual Cinema and “John Lewis: Good Trouble” is the first film it will be playing. From then to now, John Lewis has been […]
Posted inBusiness, News, Top Stories
COVID-19: Indoor dining delayed indefinitely
Gov. Phil Murphy put the re-opening of indoor dining on pause indefinitely Monday.
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Gov. Murphy: New Jersey Indoor Dining Postponed ‘Indefinitely’
Plans to allow indoor dining to resume with reduced capacity in New Jersey’s restaurants Thursday will not happen. “We had planned to loosen restrictions this week. However, after COVID-19 spikes […]