Get out tomorrow (Saturday) and support local entrepreneurial high school students at the Sweet Roots Produce farm stand in the South End Business District (307 Orange Road). Purchase organic fruits, […]
August 2020
Baristanet Profile: Tiffany Rolston Montesino
Name: Tiffany Rolston Montesino Where do you live? Hawthorne, NJ When did you move there? Five years ago Where did you grow up? Paterson, NJ How do you make a […]
With many school buildings remaining closed, NJ dedicates $250 million for child care
With more school districts deciding to choose all-remote learning or hybrid instruction, working parents face child care challenges as the pandemic continues into the fall.
Family seeks to raze 1905 house; HPC reviewing site of asbestos contamination
The Historic Preservation Commission has received its first request for demolition of a home since the new “knockdown” law was enacted last year.
COVID-19 concerns lead to discussions of teacher protests, strikes on national level
In New York, the city’s American Federation of Teachers chapter announced that members would go on strike if they felt the schools were not safe due to COVID-19. As in New Jersey, teachers in New York are prohibited from striking.
Montclair College Students, Faced With Fall’s Uncertainty, Weigh Options and Make Choices
Montclair, NJ – Typically, when summer ends, college students pack up and head back to school for the fall. This summer has been anything but typical. The COVID-19 pandemic continues […]
Weekend Family Fun (At Home): Brady Rymer, Snowstorms, and More
Happy weekend! August is almost over, so let’s squeeze the last bit of fun out of it, shall we? We’ve found some activities and things to do that the whole […]
UPDATE Double Take: Twin Sister of Montclair’s Renee Baskerville Appears in Video During Republican National Convention
UPDATE: Lezli Baskerville says she will take action regarding Trump administration misappropriating her likeness. Statement below. In a video that appeared Thursday evening during Day 4 of the Republican National […]
Montclair movie-going on hold
Movie theaters in New Jersey are closed for now. The Bellevue will re-open; it is unclear what will hapen to the Clairidge.
S.M.A.R.T. Montclair Moms Organize Against Trump With March on September 26
Montclair, New Jersey – Politically active moms in Montclair and across the U.S. who reject President Trump’s messages and policies are banding together to deny him a second term. Suburban […]
Fans of Wawa Rejoice! Essex County Gets Belleville Store (VIDEO)
Belleville, New Jersey – Wawa, Inc. opened its new store this morning, located at 11 South Franklin Avenue, Belleville. Wawa’s newest store is the third in Essex County. The store […]
YMCA of Montclair To Reopen Park Street Y at 25% Capacity
Montclair, New Jersey -After closing its facilities on March 13 due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the YMCA of Montclair will reopen its Park Street Branch to its members at 25% […]
MontClairVoyant: Where the Streets Have Faux Names
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, It’s late August in this news-filled summer, so how about a silly change of pace for one week? I have just the thing: a column containing made-up origins […]