Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights with over 50 winter and animal characters.
Kudos to school district for work on block scheduling
Memories frequently tend to be short. A year ago, people may forget, Glenfield Middle School went through a difficult year for several reasons. The year finished with a push from central office to change our schedule to a “block schedule,” 80-minute classes every other day, versus our current 40-minute daily class. The rush t...
This weekend marked the opening of the annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, running through Dec. 30. Admission is free.
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.news
Gifts that give back and are local can be the perfect choice for those hard-to-buy-for people on your holiday list.
Whether you have an art lover, historian, gardener or theater lover on your list, Montclair groups offer unique gifts that will make your friend or family member feel special with a thoughtful gift...
Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, will have extended hours on Thursday nights in July and August, and show free animal-themed movies under the stars on the top of the zoo parking deck.
Family Nights will be held on Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Aug, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Aug...