Explaining the cosmos ‘wasn’t an easy thing to do’ for Montclair’s Charles Liu
In Charles Liu's new new book, “The Cosmos Explained,” the astrophysicist and astronomy educator tells the story of the universe from the first seconds after it was born.
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Eating pastries all in a row, rowing away for fitness in Montclair (Robin’s Nest)
Robin didn’t have to travel far at all to find a business that brought a bit of France to Montclair, Jayce Baudry French Pastry. Next, she stopped into Row House for a workout.
Battling mosquitoes — Tactics to try, and to avoid (What’s in Your Backyard)
How did they find you? Your mistake was breathing.
We've won NJPA's highest award. Members made it possible
This marks the fourth year in a row Montclair Local earned the General Excellence Award; it’s received the honor every year since the newspaper became eligible to compete in the press association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest.
Residents petition to allow virtual access to council meetings
Two Montclair residents have started a petition on change.org asking the Township Council to reinstitute live streaming of all its meetings, and to let participants again call in for comment.
Celebrating Montclair parks and the man behind them
Residents gathered at Anderson Park on Saturday, May 14, celebrating the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted.
Montclair services struggle to help with baby formula shortage
For kids with special health needs, supply problem a heightened risk
Skateboarders’ new role: The subjects of art at The Clairidge
“Courts” is a gallery presentation that pulls its inspiration from the daily goings-on at the temporary skate park at Rand Park.
A new garden at Erie Park would give access to all (Gardening for Life)
This new garden, which needs the approval of the Township Council, would also create a space for outdoor activities for people with disabilities, Jose German-Gomez says.
Easy to make as steak: pan-seared duck (Recipe of the Month)
Steven likes his duck medium-rare, which is made possible by the fact that ducks are genetically unable to harbor salmonella, so there is no risk of having “undercooked” duck.