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Holistic Brain Center

We’re a therapeutic learning center supporting elementary and middle school students through personalized academic support, STEAM enrichment, literacy development, executive functioning, and 21st-century skills. We blend brain-based learning, hands-on technology, and the Tomatis Method, a neuroscience-informed listening program that supports focus, language, emotional regulation, and confidence. We also offer affordable afterschool programs and learning camps that keep kids engaged, supported, and growing beyond the school day. Our small-group programs are ideal for neurodiverse learners, struggling students, and curious thinkers.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Bloomfield

New Jersey

We’re a therapeutic learning center supporting elementary and middle school students through personalized academic support, STEAM enrichment,...

PSE&G

Public Service Electric &amp; Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s largest utilities. PSE&amp;G has won the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years. In 2025, for the fourth consecutive year, J.D. Power named PSE&amp;G number one in customer satisfaction for residential electric service in the East among large utilities.  PSE&amp;G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 17 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Bridgewater

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

Paul Miller Toyota

At Paul Miller Toyota, we’re proud to serve our community with a simple focus—delivering an exceptional automotive experience built on trust, transparency, and results. With decades of experience in the Toyota brand, our team is committed to helping every customer find the right vehicle for their needs, whether it’s a new Toyota, a quality pre-owned vehicle, or flexible leasing and financing options. What truly sets us apart is our people. From our sales professionals to our service team, we believe in going the extra mile to create a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome customers to our new state-of-the-art showroom in Pine Brook, designed to make the car-buying experience more comfortable, efficient, and customer-focused than ever before. At Paul Miller Toyota, we don’t just sell cars—we build long-term relationships with our customers and our community. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have been with us for years, you can expect professionalism, respect, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We look forward to welcoming you.

Morris County

Montville

At Paul Miller Toyota, we’re proud to serve our community with a simple focus—delivering an exceptional automotive experience built on trust,...

Cannabis Dispensary in Belleville, NJ | Nevaeh Verde

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary is Belleville, New Jersey’s premier cannabis destination, offering an elevated retail experience focused on education, quality products, and community engagement. Located at 176 Belmont Avenuein the heart of Belleville, Nevaeh Verde was founded with the vision of creating a welcoming, sophisticated environment where customers can explore cannabis with confidence and clarity. Since opening its doors, the dispensary has focused on helping customers make intentional and informed purchasing decisions while showcasing high-quality cannabis brands, craft growers, and products cultivated using organic and live soil methods.

Belleville-Nutley

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary is Belleville, New Jersey’s premier cannabis destination, offering an elevated retail experience focused on education,...

Garruto Law Group

We represent individuals who are injured due to another's negligence.

Essex

Nutley

Forward Motion Counseling Services

Forward Motion Counseling Services is a QPOC founded company that values the importance of human relationships as a vehicle for change. You might have experienced exclusion, violence, trauma, pain, or fear in your past. Some find ways of coping and thriving while others get stuck in a cycle of pain. Out of that arises recurring fears, sadness, and anger that may show up moment to moment in our lives and disrupt relationships, work, and play. At FMCS we focus on helping clients find freedom from their past traumas and move toward a life worth living.

Montclair

Forward Motion Counseling Services is a QPOC founded company that values the importance of human relationships as a vehicle for change. You might...

HZY Goods Dispensary in East Orange Now Open!

HZY GOODS

Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local, retro-inspired weed shop built on community, good energy, and premium products that make you feel right. From high-quality flower and pre-rolls to edibles and vapes, everything’s hand-picked for good vibes only. Visit us in-store or order online for fast cannabis delivery near you.

East Orange

Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local,...

Code Wiz Rutherford

Code Wiz provide an exciting, hands-on experience for kids and teens (6 yrs – 17 yrs) eager to explore coding, game design, and technology. Whether beginners or experienced coders, campers engage in interactive projects that spark creativity and critical thinking. With expert guidance, they develop technical skills in a fun, supportive environment. What Makes Code Wiz Summer Camps Special? •	Diverse Learning Paths – Kids can dive into Minecraft modding, Roblox game development, Robotics , Python and more •	Hands-On, Project-Based Learning – Kids learn by doing, designing their own games, applications, and coding solutions. •	Personalized Instruction – Small batch sizes ensure individualized support, helping every child progress at their own pace. •	Encouraging Creativity &amp; Problem-Solving – Students develop critical thinking skills while bringing their unique ideas to life. •	Teamwork &amp; Confidence Building – Kids collaborate, solve challenges and gain confidence in their abilities. •	Fun &amp; Engaging Atmosphere – Learning feels like play, making technology exciting and accessible. Use promocode PATCH2026 to grab 5% discount till April 30 2026.

Bergen County

Bergen

Rutherford

Code Wiz provide an exciting, hands-on experience for kids and teens (6 yrs – 17 yrs) eager to explore coding, game design, and technology. Whether...

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS FEATURING THE MUZZY MERCADO GROUP AND KEN NAVARRO  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the music Rescheduled from 7/20

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS FEATURING THE MUZZY MERCADO GROUP AND KEN NAVARRO

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the music Rescheduled from 7/20

Jazz Under The Stars featuring The Muzzy Mercado Group and Ken Navarro

Arts & Entertainment

Verona-Cedar Grove

West Orange

South Orange

Caldwells

Newark

Hasbrouck Heights

Maplewood

Hudson County

Carly Baldwin

Secaucus

Watchung Booksellers

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Judy Blume:&nbsp;A&nbsp;Life</a> on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with author Jay Michaelson.In Judy Blume, journalist, historian, and longtime Blume aficionado Mark Oppenheimer pens a beautiful, multidimensional portrait of the acclaimed author through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence, and thoughtful analysis of Blume’s beloved novels, including early, unpublished works that shed light on the pathbreaking writer she would become.Tickets are $5 and include a 10% discount on the book purchased at the event. To register, visit <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">watchungbooksellers.com.</a>

Local Event: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume...

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with...

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Tierney's Tavern

The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue,&nbsp;the ultimate Sixties tribute band, recreates and performs the music of the Sixties most iconic bands. Providing an exciting live concert experience&nbsp;, the band takes the audience&nbsp;on a trip back to one of the most&nbsp;influential musical periods of our time. The concert performances include the biggest hits from the greatest artists in Rock &amp;&nbsp;Roll history.
The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue features&nbsp;Ed Alstrom, Organist for the New York Yankees and&nbsp;John Merjave &nbsp;of The Weeklings and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. &nbsp;
The band is comprised of a group of talented professional musicians who have performed with some of the most notable musicians in Rock &amp; Roll history and have toured throughout the world entertaining live audiences.&nbsp;The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue delivers exciting and varied musical set lists for the audience driven with high energy, excitement and musical history!&nbsp;
The Musicians:
John McDermott: Guitar, Vocals
Ed Alstrom: Keyboards, Vocals, &nbsp;(New York Yankees Organist, Blood Sweat &amp; Tears)
Rich Blaney: Bass, Vocals
Bob Burger: Guitar, Vocals (Max Weinberg's Jukebox, The Weeklings)
Lincoln Hubley: Drums, Vocals (The Eagles Experience)

Paul Kezmarsky: Guitar
John Merjave: Guitar, Vocals (Max Weinberg's Jukebox, The Weeklings)
John Baranello: Sax
Here's a list of some of the notable bands that the John McDermott Band Covers:
The Band, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Byrds, Bob Dylan,&nbsp; Joe&nbsp;Cocker, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, CSN, &nbsp;The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Hollies, Jimi Hendrix, The Lovin Spoonful, The Mamas and the Papas, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Sam &amp; Dave, Santana, The Turtles, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Zombies, and many others.&nbsp;So come on out for a groovy night of Sixties Rock &amp; Roll on Friday, May 1st!&nbsp;Doors: 7:45pmShow: 8:00 pmFor more information on the band, head to thejmb.com

Local Event: The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in Montclair, NJ!

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in...

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue, the ultimate Sixties tribute band, recreates and performs the music of the Sixties most iconic...

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in Montclair, NJ!

Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park is one of JC’s favorite market locations, consistently hosting a large number of vendors with a diverse selection of both new and old merchandise. Located at the corner of Allwood Rd. and Clifton Ave. in Clifton, NJ, the park can be easily found by using 936 Allwood Rd. for GPS directions.
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Flea &amp; Collectible Market dates: Sundays: May 3 (Mother’s Day is May 10. Our May 3rd market is a great place to find a unique Mother’s Day gift), July 5, Sept. 6, and Nov. 15.

Shoppers can expect a wide array of quality items, including crafts, vintage and antique collectibles, beauty and fashion products, sports memorabilia, plants, and more. With upwards of 100 vendors frequently participating, it is a popular destination for our community of customers and exhibitors alike.
Additionally, JC will host its annual Craft &amp; Vintage Fair on Sunday, August 2, 2026. This specific event features approximately 40 arts and crafts exhibitors on one side of the park, complemented by a dedicated vintage section on the other side offering a wide range of eclectic items.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Local Event: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

Passaic County

Clifton

Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible...

Jubilee Park is one of JC’s favorite market locations, consistently hosting a large number of vendors with a diverse selection...

Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Experience an enchanting evening with Montclair State University Opera Workshop Section 2 as they present 'Woven,' a compelling opera pastiche. Directed by Rebecca Jo Loeb and featuring talented pianists William Hobbs and Victoria Schwartzman, this performance is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Montclair State University OPERA Workshop Presents "Woven"

Montclair State University OPERA Workshop...

Experience an enchanting evening with Montclair State University Opera Workshop Section 2 as they present 'Woven,' a compelling...

Montclair State University OPERA Workshop Presents "Woven"

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, 449 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

Montclair State University Opera Workshop Section 1 presents
Mon | May 4 | 8 PM 
Van Fossan Theatre 
Bloomfield College
Schemers, Dreamers, Lovers &amp; Leavers
Join us for a night where passion sings, ambition plots, and fate has the final note!
Karen Driscoll, director 
LeAnn Overton, music director &amp; pianist 
William Hobbs, pianist
John J. Cali School of Music 
Montclair State University
Free + open to the public 
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University 
449 Franklin St 
Bloomfield, NJ

Local Event: Montclair State University OPERA Workshop Presents "Schemers, Dreamers, Lovers & Leavers""

Montclair State University Opera Workshop Section 1 presents
Mon | May 4 | 8 PM 
Van Fossan Theatre 
Bloomfield...

Montclair State University OPERA Workshop Presents "Schemers, Dreamers, Lovers & Leavers""

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUdVJcuM2Vr3jdYHKp4cYvXNVwXx7b-gV6u-BLDOqN19NW8w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Attend</a>
Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity,...

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
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Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

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Another New Stop Sign Installed In Bloomfield:...

Bloomfield police will be at the scene to enforce traffic violations.

Another New Stop Sign Installed In Bloomfield: Here's Where

Traffic & Transit

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Community Corner

Essex County Protesters Will Rally For ‘Workers...

Organizers are also calling for people to avoid shopping or going to work on Friday.

Essex County Protesters Will Rally For ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ On May Day

Politics & Government

Livingston

Phone Scammers Target Essex County Residents:...

Here’s how their scheme works, Essex County authorities said.

Phone Scammers Target Essex County Residents: Here’s What To Know

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: Bloomfield College Creative Art and...

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