Which Montclair Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Montclair.

Grand Opening Set For Hair Salon And Café In Montclair

The Boho Hair Salon and Boho Café will celebrate a relaunch after a shift in ownership.

Montclair Businesses Hope Jazz Festival Can Boost Local Economy

The owners of a new restaurant and beer garden are just a few of the entrepreneurs looking forward to the 2021 Montclair Jazz Fest.

How NJ Ranks Nationwide In ‘Small-Business Diversity:’ Report

About 16 percent of small businesses in New Jersey are minority-owned, according to a new report by Business.org.

How To Post On Montclair Patch: Guide For Businesses, Nonprofits

Learn how share articles, events and classified ads on Patch Montclair.

New Jersey Bill To Ban ‘Pink Tax’ On Women Passes Senate

Sen. Nia Gill: By a woman’s 50th birthday, she will spend an average of $69K more for the same goods and services than her male counterpart.

American Sampler In Montclair Closing After 4 Decades

Montclair Center: “Pam had a great run and is looking forward to retirement.”

COVID Shots At Events For Montclair Business Owners, Employees

The Montclair Health Department is partnering with Montclair business district leaders to offer coronavirus vaccinations.

Cope Center In Montclair Merges With Oaks Integrated Care

A merger between two health care nonprofits in New Jersey reached the finish line, even despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

Montclair Comic Book Shop Plans Move To Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair’s only comic book store is moving. But its fans need not panic; East Side Mags is staying in town.

Villalobos In Montclair Is Closing, But Something New Is Brewing

After temporarily closing down, the Mexican restaurant is moving on. But something new is already on the menu for its owner.

Montclair Center BID Launches Startup Grant Competition

The contest will help fund two businesses to lease space in downtown Montclair.

$665K Budget Approved For Montclair Business Improvement District

The Montclair BID said it will be able to increase services without raising the assessment on stakeholders by using capital reserve funds.

Mountainside Hospital Buys 2 Immedicenter Offices In NJ

Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair purchased Immedicenter offices in Bloomfield and Clifton.

Essex County Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide

It's the perfect season for fresh produce. Check out where you can find a farmer's market in Essex County, NJ.

Montclair Indie Bookstore Celebrates 30 Vibrant Years In Town

Watchung Booksellers has hosted celebrities such as Hillary Clinton and Stephen Colbert. But it’s always had a sweet spot for local authors.

Push For Biden To 'Cancel Student Debt' Continues In New Jersey

Paying for college is tough enough. But during a pandemic? Fuhgeddaboudit, these New Jersey students and lawmakers say.

Montclair Tries To Ease Pandemic Pain, Waives Sidewalk Café Fees

Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller said he hopes that even more local restaurants will offer outdoor dining this year.

'Refill Store' In Montclair Will Help Shoppers Go Low-Waste

Have a passion for “low-waste living?” A Maplewood business that is pioneering the “refill” concept in NJ is expanding to Montclair.

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcies In Montclair Area?

Bankruptcy filings were down in Essex County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

CFC Expands Operations into NJ with Ascend Dispensary Renovation

Cannabis Facility Construction completes construction on Montclair medical dispensary for AWH

Montclair PR Firm Certified As NJ Women’s Business Enterprise

The JPR Group, a Montclair-based public relations and marketing communications firm, has earned WBE status with the state.

How Reliable Is Your New Jersey Electric Supplier?

See how well utility providers in the Montclair area and across NJ serve their customers.

Energy Aggregation Marches Forward In Essex County

Several towns in NJ have changed how they buy electricity, including Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Montclair, South Orange and Verona.

NJ Newspapers Try To Unionize; Reporters Have Demands For Gannett

Editorial staffers at three large newspapers in New Jersey want better job security and greater workplace diversity. They don't stand alone.

Montclair Brewery Uses Love Of Beer As Platform For Change

A microbrewery in New Jersey continues its annual tradition of honoring Black History Month with a series of signature beers.

Plan To Save Beloved Montclair Theater Put On Ice Amid Pandemic

There was a plan to renovate the Bellevue Theatre. But it may have become yet another business casualty of the COVID-19 crisis, reports say.

Woman-Owned Montclair Publicity Firm Earns 12 Awards In 2020

The firm’s work included a campaign for the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, as well as a campaign for Pittsburgh International Airport.

​Montclair's Watchung Deli​ Closes After 94 Years

The business has been open in Montclair since 1926.

2 Pot Dispensaries In Montclair? Bob Marley's Son Wants Permit

"It’s joyful to see a new day of positive change," said Rohan Marley, son of the legendary musician and marijuana activist.

American Express Uses Montclair To Film 'Shop Small' Video Ad

The campaign promoting small businesses isn’t the first time that Montclair and American Express have made a local connection.

Broadway Actors Try To Help Montclair Nonprofit Survive COVID-19

Actors and arts lovers in Essex County are rallying to help a “safe space in the theater community” survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Christie's NNJ Upper Montclair Office Welcomes 3 New Associates

Christopher Greco, Sabrina De Leon, and LaQuinna Bethel join the Christie's team in Upper Montclair.

Which Montclair Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate A Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Montclair Businesses of the Year.

Montclair Business Owner Tries To Survive COVID: 'I'm Holding On'

A caterer/event planner in Montclair explains how the pandemic has impacted her income, staff, rent situation and hope for the future.

'Cost Of Despair' Weighs On Montclair Bars, Restaurants In COVID

"It’s probably the worst time in history to make ends meet as a small business owner. But it won’t be like this forever."

COVID-19 Causes Bittersweet End For Montclair Dessert Restaurant

“When one door closes, another opens.” This was the message from Vanillamore in Montclair as it prepares to shut down.

Montclair Group Gets $100K To Protect 'Main Street' Amid COVID

Montclair got a boost from a grant program that aims to protect “main streets” during the coronavirus pandemic.

Montclair Bakery Earns $2K For Planned Parenthood On Election Day

A bakery in Montclair raised more than $2,000 for its local Planned Parenthood as part of an Election Day pop-up bake sale.

Montclair Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Mark Packer will take over the helm of The Montclair Foundation. The nonprofit is “extremely happy,” its chair says.