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.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

New Jersey

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

Luxury Apartments at Cranford’s Hyatt Hills

Fairways at Cranford

Fairways at Cranford is a newly developed luxury apartment community offering modern one- and two-bedroom residences in one of Union County’s most desirable locations. Set alongside the scenic Hyatt Hills Golf Course, the community offers a rare “living on the green” experience—combining peaceful surroundings with convenient access to everything Cranford has to offer. Each residence features thoughtfully designed layouts with contemporary finishes, in-unit washer and dryer, and high-quality appliances. Residents also enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a fitness center, resident lounge, coworking spaces, and professionally maintained outdoor areas. Located just minutes from downtown Cranford, Fairways provides easy access to restaurants, shopping, and NJ Transit service with direct connections to New York City—making it ideal for commuters and those seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban accessibility. Professionally managed by Greystar, Fairways at Cranford delivers a refined rental experience in a highly sought-after market. Schedule a tour today to experience elevated living at Fairways at Cranford.

Union County

Cranford

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Eco-Friendly approach utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques including, Gels, Dusts,Baits designed to be low impact.

Caldwells

Eco-Friendly approach utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques including, Gels, Dusts,Baits designed to be low impact. 

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

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West Orange Wellness Dispensary

West Orange Wellness is a welcoming adult-use cannabis dispensary located in West Orange, New Jersey. Designed with a modern, approachable atmosphere, it offers a comfortable space for both new and experienced customers to explore and shop with confidence. The dispensary features a thoughtfully curated selection of high-quality products, including flower, edibles, concentrates, vaporizers, and more. Whether customers are looking for something new or a trusted favorite, the menu is built to meet a wide range of preferences and experiences. What truly sets West Orange Wellness apart is its knowledgeable and friendly team. Staff members are committed to creating a personalized experience, taking the time to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure each visit is easy and enjoyable. Conveniently located with easy access for local residents and visitors alike, West Orange Wellness offers a seamless shopping experience with in-store browsing, self-service kiosks, and online ordering for pickup. Rooted in the local community, West Orange Wellness is more than just a dispensary. It is a place where quality products, education, and customer care come together to create a trusted and elevated cannabis retail experience.

Livingston

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Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Basking Ridge

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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

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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.

Essex

East Orange

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Balance Back to Life Physical Therapy LLC

Hello We are Dr. Mathilde DeGraff and Dr. Holly String. We are private at home physical therapists, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and general functional fitness and healthy aging. Our company is called Balance Back to Life PT and we see clients in the comfort of their home for 60-90 minute sessions. We serve all of Essex County. We see a variety of different clients with different goals and needs, ranging from improving mobility, reducing pain, to learning how to walk and move again! Examples being: strengthening, pain management, balance/fall risk, parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, post stroke, variety of neurological conditions, geriatric, and a lot more! We are also certified and offer the LSVT BIG program for Parkinsons Disease. Please see link below for our website for more information/rates etc. and you can contact us via that or via this post! ﻿ ﻿www.balancebacktolifept.squarespace.com﻿﻿ ﻿thank you Dr Mathilde DeGraff PT, DPT, NCS, LSVT Certified Dr Holly String PT, DPT, NCS, LSVT Certified﻿﻿﻿﻿

Hello We are Dr. Mathilde DeGraff and Dr. Holly String. We are private at home physical therapists, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and...

Thinking of Selling Your Business? I Can Help.

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell with Confidence

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy, Sell, and Finance Businesses in New Jersey and Beyond As a leading business broker and franchise consultant based in Montclair, NJ, I specialize in helping business owners sell their companies and guiding entrepreneurs through the process of buying an existing business or franchise. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or exploring new business opportunities, I provide personalized, professional support every step of the way. I work with owners of profitable small and mid-sized businesses across industries—retail, service, healthcare, manufacturing, and more—to confidentially market and sell their businesses to qualified buyers. If you're ready to sell, I offer a complimentary business valuation and help position your business to maximize its value. For buyers, I represent over 800 established and emerging franchise brands across 40+ industries, from home services to fitness, food, and professional services. I help you find the right franchise based on your goals, skills, and investment level at no cost to you. Whether you're a first-time buyer, experienced entrepreneur, or looking to retire from your business, I provide the insight and connections to help you succeed. Services: Business sales &amp; exit planning Franchise consulting &amp; placement SBA &amp; alternative business lending Business valuations Buyer representation Serving clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and nationwide. Let’s talk about your next move.

Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

Wayne

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Hard Rock Cafe

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music isn’t just heard… but felt.
Rock Never Dies is a one-of-a-kind immersive theatrical event from American Immersion Theater that is part concert, part love story, and fully a magical journey. This groundbreaking production invites you to dine, drink, and fall headfirst into the soul of rock and roll.
Enjoy a full three-course meal inside the Magical Mystery Museum of Hard Rock, a place where music has power, memories come alive, and one life is changed forever every night. It’s an experience that inspires you to keep dreaming and march to the beat of your own drum.
At the heart of the story is Caroline, a young artist who’s lost hope and heart. As legendary music icons come to life around her, she’s forced to confront love, loss, and the courage to take the stage again. Along the way, you won’t just watch the story, but be part of it.
Created by award-winning, immersive visionary Scott Cramton, often called the Willy Wonka of Immersive Theater, this joyful, high-energy spectacle blends iconic rock anthems with romance, comedy, and electrifying audience interaction.
Whether you're on a date, celebrating something special, or just chasing that feeling music used to give you, this is your night.
All it takes&nbsp;
is one song, one moment, and a second chance
to change everything.

Show Schedule
Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays 7:30 PM

Local Event: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

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Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe

Montclair Public Library

A concert of adventurous music from a quartet of modern jazz heavyweights:
Seed Artists founder PHEEROAN AKLAFF, one of the pre-eminent drummers in modern jazz.
Vibraphonist/composer/educator CHRIS DINGMAN, a former student of Pheeroan's at Wesleyan University. Has worked extensively with Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and is a leading light on the instrument.
LA-based saxophonist/composer and Cal Arts professor STEVE LEHMAN, one of the most important figures in contemporary jazz. A musician's musician and a composer of startling originality.
STOMU TAKEISHI, master of the fretless electric bass, whose many credits include Don Cherry, Henry Threadgill, Pat Metheny, Randy Brecker, and Butch Morris.
Expect creative music at the highest level.

Local Event: !! Concert: AKLAFF/DINGMAN/LEHMAN/TAKEISHI

!! Concert: AKLAFF/DINGMAN/LEHMAN/TAKEISHI

A concert of adventurous music from a quartet of modern  jazz heavyweights:
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Williams Center

<a href="https://bit.ly/BFFJUNE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Event Passes</a>2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Two Theaters. 20+ Films. One Day Experience.
The 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival returns on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ. Come spend the day with Puerto Rican films, live performance, poetry, music, conversation, and community in one in-person festival experience.
Presented by the Boricua Community Building Center in collaboration with ADoCPR’s Cinema on the Road, this year’s festival brings 15 short and medium-length films across two theaters.
This year we are proud to feature Cortaditos, an award winning six-film Puerto Rican short film block presented through our new collaboration with the Puerto Rico European Film Festival and Alliance Française de Puerto Rico.
Audiences will experience films including Golpe de Agua, Mulata, Chimenea de muerte, De tribus y máscaras, El Arresto, El Pueblo de Coral, and A Tale of Two Cities: Reclaiming Niagara Falls and Salinas.
The Cortaditos six film selection includes award winning short films Ketchup, PUM!, Lo Que Quedó, Engreída, Recao, and Moriviví.
The day includes a film panel Q&amp;A and audience discussion with filmmakers, authors, educators, activists, and community leaders whose work connects directly to the stories on screen. Featured guest speakers include Inés Mongil, Samantha J. Garcia-Sherpa, Andre Lee Muñiz, Gualterio Alomar, and Daliana Alvarado.
Live performances includes a free Bomba y Plena workshop and live performance by Cimarrones de Nueva Jersey, Folkloric Salsa by Spirit in Motion 3.0, poetry by Nelly Nel and Johnathan Garcia, and additional community artists. The films open the door, and the performances and conversations carry the experience beyond the screen.
The festival also welcomes nonprofit partners El Comedor del Kennedy and MiPatriaPR, who will join us in sharing community resources, cultural work, and ways to stay connected to Puerto Rico and the diaspora.
Community passes includes access to screenings, panels, Q&amp;As, performances, and full-day festival access.
Event Details
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Williams Center Underground Cinema
15 Sylvan Street
Rutherford, NJ
Seating is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.
Event Page: www.boricuacommunitycenter.org/boricuafilmfestival
Tickets: bit.ly/BFFJUNE
VIP Double Seat all-day pass includes access to screenings, panels, Q&amp;As, performances, the official festival program, a festival tote bag, keepsake t-shirt, and full-day festival access.

Local Event: 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival 

Hudson County

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2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival 

Event Passes2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival
Two Theaters. 20+ Films. One Day Experience.
The 2nd Annual Boricua Film Festival...

Alexander Kasser Theater

Discover Rhapsody in Blue will be The Discovery Orchestra’s 7th public television production. From Bach to Saint-Saëns, our television programs have reached millions of viewers across the United States and around the world—significantly elevating the profile of The Discovery Orchestra and showcasing our signature approach to helping audiences listen more deeply to classical music.
This year, we turn to George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, a dazzling fusion of classical tradition and jazz energy that captures the heartbeat of 1920s America. Its rhythmic brilliance, sweeping melodies, and unmistakable spirit continue to resonate with audiences. Join Maestro George Marriner Maull and The Discovery Orchestra as they uncover what makes this masterpiece so timeless—and why it continues to thrill us a century after its debut.
We are thrilled to feature special guest pianist <a href="https://claytonstephenson.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Clayton Stephenson</a>, an internationally-acclaimed virtuoso known for his joyful charisma, expressive depth, and fresh, poetic interpretations. His dynamic artistry brings a powerful new voice to Rhapsody, making this performance especially exciting.
We invite you to the stunning Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University as we film this live Discovery Concert. Experience the electricity of a television production unfolding around you—the cameras, the lights, the behind-the-scenes choreography—and feel the excitement of being part of something created for millions to enjoy. Your presence will add energy and authenticity to the program!
Event Details: Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00 – 4:30pm (must be seated by 2:45pm!) Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043


PLEASE READ: Important Ticket Information<ul><li>Tickets are free but required for entry. Use this <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CARTPerformanceOperations/1631/?eventidlist=1465989" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">link</a>&nbsp;to reserve your tickets and choose your seats from the seat map. (You’ll be redirected to Montclair State University’s ticketing site.)</li><li>After selecting your seat(s), click “Add to Cart” and choose your ticket delivery method. You’ll be asked to enter your email and mailing address.</li><li>On the Billing Information page, you’ll be prompted to create a password—this simply allows you to access your tickets later. No payment or credit card information is required.</li><li>You will see a Donation/Membership page during checkout. No action is needed—just scroll down and click the green “Continue” button.</li><li>Questions? Email us at: info@discoveryorchestra.org.</li></ul>

Local Event: Discover Rhapsody in Blue

Discover Rhapsody in Blue

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