The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.
Moina Shaiq is on a mission to build bridges of love, respect, understanding and acceptance… one heart at a time.
Montclair residents can support those harmed by Hurricane Maria by donating items at various locations around town.
Zombies, sand castles, Q*Bert, Rubik's Cubes and water slides. Learn about some of the coolest world records ever set in the Garden State.
The Montclair Public Library announces indie author day for local writers and book lovers.
They work 7 days a week with more than 1,000 volunteers. That’s the level of community support that Montclair has for Toni’s Kitchen.
MPL Director: “These meetings will give library users a chance to share what they want to see in the future.”
The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will honor “baseball’s winningest player” on Sept. 23.
42 Park Street, which housed the Knights of Columbus for more than 80 years, now home for Equilibrium Pilates and Lform Design
The drive is being coordinated by local food support organizations in collaboration with the Montclair Public Schools.
Katz & Dogs Animal Hospital will team up with the Montclair Animal Shelter and local rescue groups at the annual event.
Rosalyn Baldwin is on a mission. Her goal? To hug a law enforcement officer in every state of the USA.
See what improvements are slated for Montclair’s Glenfield Park.
During the two-week class, participants will explore the connection between food and poetry.
The 'Clear the Shelters' event found new homes for 15 cats and two dogs. Adoption fees were waived in an effort to house homeless pets.
Construction for street improvements in Montclair will begin on August 23.
Bnai Keshet looks forward to High Holy Days and continues open seating tradition.
Montclair TV34 will broadcast a livestream of the total solar eclipse as seen from Middle Tennessee State University on Aug. 21.
Fees for all animals over one-year-old will be paid by the Friends of the Montclair Township Animal Shelter (FOMTAS).
The lasting legacies of Matthew BeneduceMcGrath, each a “three-second story,” can be seen throughout Essex County.
The concert will feature Scott Stapp of Creed, Sick Puppies, Drowning Pool, and Trapt on Sept. 1 at Wellmont Theater.
The display of Robert Ferguson's work will be on view in the Montclair Public Library Gallery Aug. 1-29. A reception will be held on Aug.10.
Improvements will include new granite block curb, as well as concrete driveway aprons and corner handicap ramps as necessary.
Aldrin, a Montclair High School alum and U.S. Air Force veteran, is the living embodiment of the motto “Aim High,” organizers said.
Time is the one thing that you can’t get back. Tell us what you've sacrificed to the Summer of Hell delays.
New Jersey Blood Services looking for donors to help replenish blood supply
Montclair's Francophiles will celebrate their love of France from July 7 to 14.
If you’re a Montclair resident 55 years or older with a disability, there’s a free option available to get around town.
Meet three of Essex County’s most steadfast LGBTQ advocates: a cop, a legislative aide and a media strategist.
A new pride group hopes to provide a safe, warm and inviting space for members of the LGBTQ community in Essex County.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey annual State Youth of the Year gala at Montclair State University included Olympian Laurie Hernandez.
MPL encourages residents to join the program and challenge themselves to read one book every week between June 23 and September 8.
The award recognizes UWEWH’s exceptional efforts to strengthen communities and empower students through digital learning opportunities.
Learn how Carolyn Zajack and other female pioneers are changing New Jersey.
These Montclair residents authored some memorable stories during the annual Essex County Senior Legacies Writing Contest.
The Rotary Club of the Caldwells recently donated $2,000 to the COPE Center in Montclair.
The pop idol has been popping up all over town. Why is here?