Crowbar-Wielding Thief Shatters Doors Of Montclair Businesses: Police

A thief stole more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from a local business, an employee told police.

Gannett Reaches Deal With Some NJ Reporters, Walkout Looms For Others

Journalists at several newspapers in New Jersey and New York agreed to a new contract – but another large newsroom might walk off the job.

Montclair Businesses Hit By ‘Smash And Grab’ Burglaries: Police

Incidents were reported at four local businesses in Montclair – here’s where.

Trump Tariffs Are Risky Business, NJ Congresswoman Says

Trump says they’re a “powerful weapon.” Mikie Sherrill argues that they will make life more expensive for everyone except billionaires.

Workplace Hacks Help Many NJ Employees Put In ‘4-Day Week’ (Survey)

Working from home comes with undeniable perks. It has also spawned a secret subculture of workplace hacks, a new study says.

Montclair Brewery Launches New ‘Black History Beer’ For 2025

The popular brewery’s Black History Month series returns. This year’s libation honors the Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation.

Free Tax Filing In New Jersey Faces Challenge From Elon Musk

Did the world’s richest man “delete” a free federal tax service that just became available to NJ residents? Here’s what we know so far.

Montclair Patch: Learn How To Post Events, Op-Eds, Business News

Learn how share events, op-eds and community announcements on Patch Montclair. It's easier than you think!

If Trump Won’t Lower Grocery Prices – We Will, NJ Democrats Say

Two Congress members from New Jersey are pitching plans to help shoppers save money at the supermarket. They’re both running for governor.

North Jersey ‘Women Of Influence’ Earn Awards From YWCA

The YWCA Northern New Jersey’s annual TWIN event gives local businesses and groups a chance to celebrate their highest-achieving women.

$1 Billion In Weed: NJ Cannabis Industry Sees Record-Setting Year

The legal marijuana industry in New Jersey is raking in a billion dollars per year.

Winter Wonderland In Montclair: Holiday Shopping, Music, Crafts

Kick off the holiday season in Montclair Center at an annual “Winter Wonderland” on Nov. 30.

New Jersey Can Raise $4B By Taxing The Rich, Hiking Sales Tax: Study

A study claims that New Jersey can raise an extra $4 billion a year with tax reforms. Spoiler: It’s bad news if you're rich.

Patch Montclair: How To Post Events, Classifieds, Business News

Learn how share events, classifieds and community announcements on Patch Montclair. It's easier than you think!

NJ Bill Would Ban ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings Against Unionizing

Forcing workers to sit through a one-sided meeting against unions gives bosses way too much of an advantage, these lawmakers say.

How To Open A Weed Dispensary In NJ: Free ‘Training Academy’ Launches

Want to open a legal marijuana business in New Jersey? A state-funded “Cannabis Training Academy” can give you a running start.

New Jersey Lawmaker Has Plan To Lower Supermarket Prices

Mikie Sherrill says her bill would help small businesses compete with mega-chains – leading to lower prices in the checkout line.

Montclair State Student Named As ‘Rising Star’ By NJ Business Group

A Montclair State University student has been named as a “Rising Star” in the Garden State. Here are the other four awardees.

NJ Disaster Recovery Guide: See Tips From Essex County Accountants

Putting your life back together after a disaster like a flood or hurricane is hard enough without adding a financial headache to the mix.

Study Probes Diversity In NJ Newsrooms: Race, Gender, Pay, Turnover

Newsrooms across the United States haven’t reflected their communities for decades, a study says. Is the tide turning in New Jersey?

Montclair Resident Joins Board Of Sister Rose Thering Fund

Steven Pomerantz also serves on the finance committee at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange.

Montclair Business Left In Shambles When Floor Collapses After Storm

No damage was found in the nearby buildings, Montclair public safety officials said.

Montclair Patch: How To Post Events, Classifieds, Announcements

Learn how create events, classifieds and articles on Patch Montclair. It's easier than you think!

Thousands More New Jersey Workers Now Qualify For Overtime Pay: Report

Should you be earning “time and a half” – even if you’re not paid hourly? The answer may surprise you, a report says.

NJ Medical Marijuana User Illegally Denied Job After Drug Test: AG

“I believe there are protections afforded me under the law,” a job candidate told a company. He didn’t hear back from them, prosecutors say.

Unfair Pricing At NJ Walmart Stores Leads To Landmark Settlement: AG

Have you found it “extremely difficult” to compare prices at a Walmart in New Jersey? You’re not alone, state prosecutors say.

NJ’s First Weed Dispensary Is Leaving Montclair For Morris County

Ascend will be closing the doors to its cannabis dispensary in Montclair, leaving residents without a local place to purchase legal weed.

Battle Over Hot Workplace Law Ignites In NJ As Sweltering Summer Nears

The worst part about dying from extreme heat on the job? It’s preventable, advocates say.

Hardware Store In Montclair Closing After More Than A Century

Saunders Hardware on Valley Road in Montclair is one of the town’s oldest operating businesses. That will come to an end soon, reports say.

Optimum Is Kicking Off Work In Montclair (What To Know)

There may be some “temporary inconvenience” as the company installs high-speed fiber optic lines throughout Montclair, the township says.

Women Business Leaders Gather In Montclair To ‘Uplift One Another’

The conference included some inspiring words from immigrant success story Adenah Bayoh, a restaurateur and businesswoman in Essex County.

Corporate Taxes And Public Transportation: Debate Rages In New Jersey

Should New Jersey raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest corporations to fund NJ Transit? Here’s the latest on this hot-button debate.

Montclair Store Burglarized, ‘High-End’ Designer Bags Missing: Police

Four people forced their way into the business using a window punch tool, Montclair police said.

Immigrants Pay Millions In Taxes To New Jersey, Local Towns: Report

Despite what you may hear, immigrants DO pay taxes – and they’re making “significant contributions” to New Jersey’s economy, a report says.

Optimum Bringing Fiber Internet To Montclair By ‘Mid-2024’

Optimum is expanding its “100 percent fiber-to-the-home network” to Montclair, the company announced.

Is NJ Ready For A 32 Hour Workweek? It Could Happen – Here’s How

Worker productivity is soaring in New Jersey, but wages are way down. Is it time to roll out a four-day week – with no loss of pay?

Loopwell Opens Event Facility In Montclair, Focuses On 'Wellbeing'

Need a place to get some work done – while also staying “human?” A new event space in Montclair may be up your alley.

NJ Now Has 100 Weed Dispensaries (Here's Where To Find Them)

Gov. Phil Murphy: “Reaching 100 cannabis dispensaries is a huge milestone that shows we are headed in the right direction.”

Montclair Uses 11M Less Plastic Bags Per Year After NJ Ban: Advocates

New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic bags keeps more than 11 million of them out of Montclair’s trash stream every year, advocates say.

Montclair Financial Management Company Merges With West Coast Firm

Montclair-based Evoke Wealth Management is partnering with Maven Bridge Capital of Brea, California.