Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that begins in the retina and is most commonly found in children.
Talia Adderley
Talia Adderley is the health and human connections reporter for Montclair Local. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Talia moved to Montclair while pursuing her Master of Science at Columbia Journalism School. Before attending Columbia, Talia attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English. Talia is excited to continue serving Montclair by using her words to inform and unite the community. Get in touch at adderley@montclairlocal.news.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Montclair B.A.B.Y Partners with Your Zen Baby Sleep to Support Children and Newborns
Sleep plays a big role in keeping children healthy, both in body and mind.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘Toothache’ Documentary Highlights Oral Health Disparities in New Jersey
Education, funding, partnership and legislation are needed to create a more equitable dental care experience for New Jersey residents
Posted inCommunity
Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place Competition Brings ADUs to Life
Residents, students, planners and architects gathered to see the future of housing in Montclair showcased in innovative ADU designs.
Posted inNews
Montclair Gets Out To Vote on Election Day
On Election Day 2023, Montclair residents came out to vote in a ballot that included nine candidates running for the Montclair Board of Education.
Posted inMontclair Area
Remembering Mr. Montclair: James ‘Jimmy’ Eason
He was one of the pillars of our community and I knew him as a bridge, across the diverse communities and between the young and the old.
Posted inFamily
‘Jazz House Goes To College’ This Saturday
In the afternoon, a college fair will take place that allows students to mingle with different representatives from over a dozen colleges that specialize in music.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Anxiety Talk in Montclair Offered Insights and Coping Strategies
Making social connections, addressing and changing negative self-talk and determining real from imagined threats are just a few strategies.
Posted inLifestyle
Montclair Inn: Helping Independent Seniors Age In Place for 30+ Years
Staying in Montclair for older residents can be challenging, especially with rising rents. Since 1990, the Montclair Inn has offered an option for aging in place.
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A Look Back: Friends of Howe House Turns One
Friends of Howe House turned one this week. Their history-making efforts in just one year will impact Montclair forever.
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Montclair NAACP Celebrates History, Community at 107th Thurgood Marshall Freedom Fund Dinner
Edwards energized the room with her keynote address as she spoke to the importance of preserving African American history in a time where it is constantly threatened.
Posted inEducation
Residents and Athletes Collide over Woodman Field Renovation
Residents say they have been left out of the plan. They want the district to improve the field but save 13 trees.
Posted inCulture
Acclaimed Author Colson Whitehead Visits Montclair to Discuss ‘Crook Manifesto’
Despite the gloomy weather on Saturday, over 400 people made their way into First Congregational Church with umbrellas and raincoats in tow to see Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times […]
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Players, Parents Call Attention to ‘Treacherous’ Hillside Soccer Field Conditions
The athletic department has cleared the field for use, but parents and students wondered why the field was allowed to become dangerous.