Talia (she/her) is the education reporter for Montclair Local and is always looking for ways to view stories through a solutions journalism lens. She has spent time in newsrooms of all sizes and scopes. From National Public Radio in Washington D.C. to Transitions Online in Prague, Talia has written around the world and across topic areas. She has written stories about indigenous language revitalization in Alaska, social justice marches on Washington, and land use in Charlottesville, VA. Most recently, she worked for Public Herald, a nonprofit investigative news organization covering fracking in the United States.
Talia Wiener
Shoutouts to Montclair’s 2022 high school graduates
Families and friends share positive wishes for the graduating seniors.
Montclair High School’s Class of 2022 faced a ‘unique’ four years
From collapsed stairs to COVID-19, the seniors have learned many lessons.
Montclair parent sues school district for failing to intervene when her daughter was bullied
The Buzz Aldrin student was called racist names and physically harassed, the parent says.
Montclair Education Association to celebrate Juneteenth with book giveaway
The books will feature marginalized experiences to engage readers of different ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
Could Montclair schools go hybrid (again) if cases spike?
State law appears to say no, but the Montclair school district did in January.
Hadzic, still subject of sexual misconduct inquiry, makes fencing’s Senior World Team
The Montclair High School graduate competed at the Olympics last year over the objections of teammates who said they didn't feel safe around him.
Driver survived crash that killed two in Montclair police chase, AG says
The two who died were from Philadelphia. The incident started with a robbery investigation, according to the AG's office.
Montclair Film announces 2022 Emerging Filmmaker winners
Montclair High School student Olyvia Okochi received the inaugural Visionary Award.
Montclair exchange program with Barnet, England seeks board members
Montclair-based Friends of Barnet works with Barnet-based Friends of Montclair.
Union head: Sorry I tried to collaborate with Montclair schools
Cathy Kondreck of the Montclair Education Association says communication with the district has broken down.