The center is renovated and looks better than ever.
Wally Choice Community Center
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David Cummings looks back and ahead at the Fourth Ward
He wrestles with the pros and cons of the Lackawanna Plaza plan
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County breaks ground on new Wally Choice Center, Glenfield Park improvements
Field upgrades including a synthetic grass surface and sports lighting will allow for soccer, football and lacrosse usage.
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Contract awarded, new Wally Choice center on the way
The building will be 10,000 square feet, about twice the size of the current Wally Choice center.
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New 10,000 square foot Wally Choice center eyed for Glenfield Park
The existing building would remain open until construction is completed.
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NJ Poor People’s Campaign to host free gathering on September 26
The gathering will be held at Wally’s Choice Community Center from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Montclair remote learning centers offer oversight, socialization in pandemic
It was something that had never been done before in Montclair: A learning center with coaches to help students with their remote schoolwork, in a small-group, safe environment.
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New Glenfield Park Conservancy plans upgrades, dog park for much-loved space
A group of Montclairians has created a conservancy in hopes of raising funds and making plans to upgrade Glenfield Park — and maybe even add a dog park.
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Montclair Job Fair: Amazon Delivery Drivers Wanted
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation and Fourth Ward Councilor David Cummings have partnered to present a job fair Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wally Choice […]
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PHOTOS: Montclairians wait in long lines for COVID testing
Over 1,800 Montclairians waited in longs lines to get tested for COVID-19 at the Wally Choice Center.
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Fighting the school-to-prison pipeline
Students and community members gathered in February to discuss the school-to-prison pipeline, and brainstorm ways to combat the phenomenon.
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Montclair African American Heritage Foundation trolleys to the past
A trolley tour sponsored by the Montclair African American Heritage Foundation took passengers through Montclair’s African American history.
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Montclair groups offer summer lunch for kids in need
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Summer for many children means beach trips, afternoons at the pool, summer camp and ice cream from the ice cream man. However, for the 15 percent […]
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Brief: Vietnam veterans event to be held March 29
A Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day will be held March 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wally Choice Community Center, 45 Maple Ave., Montclair. The evening will present […]