Kush Connection is seeking four variances, including one asking for eight fewer parking stalls than the 13 required by Montclair’s code
Business
She Means Business: Deanna Critchley of The Alchemy Scent Bar
We highlight Deanna Critchley in this edition of “She Means Business,” a series that honors the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs who are shaping Montclair’s vibrant business scene.
‘Meet Me In Montclair’ Showcases Local Talent and Businesses in Scripted Series
The scripted series spotlights characters portrayed by residents aimed at supporting local businesses.
She Means Business: Adenah Bayoh of Cornbread
Introducing “She Means Business,” a series honoring women entrepreneurs shaping Montclair’s vibrant business scene. First up—Adenah Bayoh.
Cannabis Retail Shop Coming to Valley Road
The Kush Connection, run by the Kushner family, will be located at 135 Valley Road, across the street from Tierney’s Tavern.
New Restaurant Coming to The Maddox Space on Glenridge Avenue
The Maddox and Musuko, a pair of restaurants that opened less than a year, are no more, but another a restaurant is coming to the space.
Ascend Cannabis To Exit Montclair for Wharton
Ascend Cannabis, Montclair’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, will leave Montclair for Wharton, citing competition and parking as reasons for the move.
Target Coming to West Orange Plaza in Spring 2024
A new Target is coming to West Orange next spring, in the space where the old KMart was in West Orange Plaza.
Lululemon Leaves Montclair After a Decade, Moves to the Mall
You’ll have to drive to Wayne to get your Align high-rise leggings. Lululemon Montclair has closed shop and moved to Willowbrook Mall.
Watchung Booksellers Launches Reading Room for Kids and Adults Alike
Mother/daughter co-owners Margot Sage-EL and Maddie Ciliotta-Young hope both stores will become a more comfortable and welcoming “third place,” separate from home and work, to expand the love of books and literary pursuits.
Creativity and Inclusivity at Montclair’s Newest Art Studio—Art With All!
Art With All, an all-inclusive artistic space that embraces diversity and welcomes diverse persons—will have its grand opening on September 23.
Montclairian offers an alternative ending to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Alan Jenkins will be signing copies of the graphic novel he wrote with Gan Golan at East Side Mags.
Montclair Flowers and Gifts is built on a family feeling
Chad Smith’s father, who started the business, made him work from the ground up.
David Cummings looks back and ahead at the Fourth Ward
He wrestles with the pros and cons of the Lackawanna Plaza plan