$90M Partnership At Montclair State Earns ‘Award For Excellence’

A $90 million private-public venture between DCO Energy and Montclair State University earned an “excellence” award from the NJBIA.

Montclair Juice Basin Closing; ‘Developers, Big Brands’ Blamed

Montclair Juice Basin: Business owners striving to pay decent wages and facing costly rents are often “awaiting an imminent wrecking ball."

Marijuana Joint Backed By Bob Marley’s Son May Come To Montclair

A group that includes the son of legendary musician Bob Marley is reportedly trying to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Montclair, NJ.

Montclair’s MC Hotel Opens, Taps Into Local Artistic Scene

Find out how much it costs for a night in Montclair’s first “premium, full-service hotel” in 80 years.

Montclair Business Offers Saucy Donations To Local Food Pantry

A new business in Montclair didn’t waste any time reaching out to help their community, the Human Needs Food Pantry reported.

Montclair ‘Power Couple’ Safeguarding LGBTQ Rights In New Jersey

Montclair-based Argentino Family Law is helping to fill a gap in the legal profession for those with “out-of-the-box” family situations.

Umbrella Launches In Montclair; Helps Seniors With Odd Jobs

A service that allows senior citizens to hire helpers for odd jobs like leaf raking and snow removal launched in Montclair.

Dermatologist Opens Montclair Studio, Gets Celebrity Support

A dermatologist who has garnered nods of support from several celebrities opened a new studio in Montclair.

NJ Immigrants Own 47 Percent Of ‘Main Street’ Businesses: Study

If you want more mom-and-pop businesses in your New Jersey hometown, you should make sure immigrants feel welcome, a study says.

NJ Is Getting Huge Economic Boost From Immigrants, Study Says

New Jersey is one of the top three states in the nation benefiting from the positive economic impact of immigrants, a recent study claims.

Essex County Roundup: What Businesses Opened, Closed In 2018?

An $11M auto repair college, 2 hatchet throwing venues and a town's first microbrewery. See what businesses opened/closed in Essex County.

Montclair Ice Cream Shop Closes, Owner Blasts ‘Radical Liberals'

The Montclair shop with the “sexy cow butt” logo is closing. Its owner says "liberals" have made his daughters embarrassed to go to school.

Married Couple Open Montclair’s First Microbrewery

Montclair’s first microbrewery features beers inspired by the owner/head brewer’s roots in West Africa and the Caribbean.

Whole Foods Market Now Delivered In Montclair With Amazon Prime

More New Jersey residents can get groceries from Whole Foods Market delivered to their home with the expansion of its Prime Now service.

Ex-Montclair Hedge Fund Owner Gets 6 Years For $4M Scam

Prosecutors: The Montclair resident used his ill-gotten funds to pay for a $1 million home, a Range Rover and other big-ticket expenses.

This Is New Jersey's Wealthiest Town

An Essex County community is the wealthiest in all of New Jersey, a new analysis finds.

Around Montclair: School Guards|Skinhead Rant|Airport Protest

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Montclair and Essex County.

More Charges For Montclair Man Who Allegedly Duped R&B Star

Kevin Foster of Montclair allegedly convinced Ne-Yo to invest $2 million in a sports beverage called "OXYwater."

Montclair Company Makes ‘Best Places To Work In NJ’ List

They’re some of the “best places to work in New Jersey,” and a Montclair company made the cut for 2018.

Passaic Gets Taqueria Downtown with Unity Bank SBA Loan

Mexican Restaurant Will Also Package Products to Sell in Local Supermarkets

Montclair Couple’s Proposed Microbrewery Hits Unexpected Snag

A Montclair couple wants to bring the “magic of beer” to the township, with brews inspired by their roots in West Africa and Caribbean.

Montclair Bar Opens Near Wellmont, Taps Nutley Native As Chef

Pharmacie Liquor Bar in Montclair is open for business, with Executive Chef Nick Greiss, a Nutley native, in the driver’s seat.

How Much Would PSE&G Rate Hike Cost New Jersey Customers?

PSE&G wants a small hike to electric and gas delivery rates to help it boost its bottom line. How would it affect your bank account?

Office Beer Bar & Grill Renovates In Montclair

It’s back and “newly refreshed,” Montclair.

Montclair Ice Cream Shop Responds To ‘Sexy Cow’ Controversy

The Montclair shop’s logo, which some called “offensive,” caused an uproar on social media. Here’s what the owners have to say.

Montclair CycleBar Opens At Valley And Bloom

“I love Montclair because of its diverse, forward-thinking community,” local CycleBar owner Macelon D’Sa said.

Montclair’s ‘Amanti Vino’ Owner Plans To Open Morristown Location

The Montclair wine, beer and specialty spirits retailer will open a sister shop in Morristown in “early 2018,” its owner says.

Montclair Wife, Husband Become 1st Couple In NJ Ad Hall Of Fame

A wife and husband duo that work in Montclair were recently inducted into the NJ Advertising Hall of Fame.

Glen Ridge Man Named Among ‘Best Lawyers In America’

Find out why Gordon Duus of Glen Ridge was selected to “The Best Lawyers in America” 2018 edition.

In Essex County: Restaurant Delivery Service Will Bring You Local Grub

DoorDash On-Demand Restaurant Delivery Service allows users to order from a list of local restaurants.

Celebrity Chef To Host Free 'Homemade Ravioli Class' At Punto Rosso In Montclair

Chef Barret Beyer (Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen”) will lead a free ravioli making class at Punto Rosso Ristorante in Montclair.

The Juice Is Loose, Montclair: New Organic Café Opens On Valley Road

The “Juice Revolution” has arrived in Montclair, this new café says.

Montclair Studio Recovers From Fire With New Location, Grand Opening

A new business has risen from the burned wreckage of Power Stretch Studios… Kika Stretch.

Montclair Store Closing After 70 Years, Will Hold Huge Furniture Sale

Montclair will bid farewell to one of its oldest-running businesses when Hampton House Furniture closes.

Gluten-Free Options Help Keep Montclair Restaurant Busy

“Gluten-free” has been treating Natalie Colledge and Plum on Park in Montclair well.

Montclair's Punto Rosso Restaurant Offers Gluten-Free Italian Food

The restaurant has the "first authentic Italian food in Montclair that's prepared by a certified gluten-free chef."

How Can Montclair Get A Trader Joe’s?

There's a new Trader Joe’s coming to North Jersey in May, but there will still be only one Essex County location. Learn how to change that.

United Plans Changes After Bloody Passenger Dragging

Every passenger deserves to be treated with “dignity and respect,” but United Airlines “failed to meet that standard,” its CEO said.

Montclair State To Honor Cuban-American Business Leader

Montclair State University will honor Cuban-American business leader Carlos Rodriguez.

This Montclair Company Is 'Environmentally Responsible,' Sewerage Commission Says

Sometimes the businesses that toe the line deserve news headlines too. See a list of the PVSC's high-achieving local companies here.