Argent Funding Group

Argent Funding Group tells the stories that traditional banks overlook — the business owner with real revenue and real momentum who was declined because an outdated model only saw an old credit score; the deal that was saved because capital moved in days instead of months; the commercial property owner who unlocked up to 85% LTV to reinvest and scale; and the operator whose consistent cash flow told a stronger story than any static bureau report ever could. What makes AFG unique is that we underwrite momentum, not just history — we focus on deposits, receivables, contracts, and operational strength rather than backward-looking metrics. We move at the speed of business, structure capital around real-world operations, communicate directly without committee delays, and position ourselves not just as a funding source, but as a practical, long-term capital partner committed to helping businesses move forward when others only look in the rearview mirror.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

New Jersey

Argent Funding Group tells the stories that traditional banks overlook — the business owner with real revenue and real momentum who was declined...

Green Heat NJ.Com - Pest Control

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

Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey’s oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, as well as one of the nation’s...

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

West Orange Wellness is a welcoming adult-use cannabis dispensary located in West Orange, New Jersey. Designed with a modern, approachable...

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

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...

Cannabis Dispensary in Belleville, NJ | Nevaeh Verde

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

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary is Belleville, New Jersey’s premier cannabis destination, offering an elevated retail experience focused on education,...

Garruto Law Group

We represent individuals who are injured due to another's negligence.

Essex

Nutley

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.

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

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.

East Orange

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,...

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

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell...

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Montclair State University plays Rutgers-Newark

Womens Soccer—Montclair State University vs. Rutgers-Newark

Sports

Bloomfield

Verona-Cedar Grove

West Orange

South Orange

Newark

Maplewood

Bergen County

Hasbrouck Heights

Watchung Booksellers

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Judy Blume:&nbsp;A&nbsp;Life</a> on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with author Jay Michaelson.In Judy Blume, journalist, historian, and longtime Blume aficionado Mark Oppenheimer pens a beautiful, multidimensional portrait of the acclaimed author through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence, and thoughtful analysis of Blume’s beloved novels, including early, unpublished works that shed light on the pathbreaking writer she would become.Tickets are $5 and include a 10% discount on the book purchased at the event. To register, visit <a href="https://watchungbooksellers.com/events/4922320260428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">watchungbooksellers.com.</a>

Local Event: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume...

Watchung Booksellers welcomes Marc Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00, in conversation with...

Watchung Booksellers Hosts Judy Blume Biographer Mark Oppenheimer

Tierney's Tavern

The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue,&nbsp;the ultimate Sixties tribute band, recreates and performs the music of the Sixties most iconic bands. Providing an exciting live concert experience&nbsp;, the band takes the audience&nbsp;on a trip back to one of the most&nbsp;influential musical periods of our time. The concert performances include the biggest hits from the greatest artists in Rock &amp;&nbsp;Roll history.
The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue features&nbsp;Ed Alstrom, Organist for the New York Yankees and&nbsp;John Merjave &nbsp;of The Weeklings and Max Weinberg’s Jukebox. &nbsp;
The band is comprised of a group of talented professional musicians who have performed with some of the most notable musicians in Rock &amp; Roll history and have toured throughout the world entertaining live audiences.&nbsp;The Sixties Rock &amp; Roll Revue delivers exciting and varied musical set lists for the audience driven with high energy, excitement and musical history!&nbsp;
The Musicians:
John McDermott: Guitar, Vocals
Ed Alstrom: Keyboards, Vocals, &nbsp;(New York Yankees Organist, Blood Sweat &amp; Tears)
Rich Blaney: Bass, Vocals
Bob Burger: Guitar, Vocals (Max Weinberg's Jukebox, The Weeklings)
Lincoln Hubley: Drums, Vocals (The Eagles Experience)

Paul Kezmarsky: Guitar
John Merjave: Guitar, Vocals (Max Weinberg's Jukebox, The Weeklings)
John Baranello: Sax
Here's a list of some of the notable bands that the John McDermott Band Covers:
The Band, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Byrds, Bob Dylan,&nbsp; Joe&nbsp;Cocker, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, CSN, &nbsp;The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Hollies, Jimi Hendrix, The Lovin Spoonful, The Mamas and the Papas, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Sam &amp; Dave, Santana, The Turtles, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Zombies, and many others.&nbsp;So come on out for a groovy night of Sixties Rock &amp; Roll on Friday, May 1st!&nbsp;Doors: 7:45pmShow: 8:00 pmFor more information on the band, head to thejmb.com

Local Event: The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in Montclair, NJ!

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in...

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue, the ultimate Sixties tribute band, recreates and performs the music of the Sixties most iconic...

The Sixties Rock & Roll Revue at Tierney's in Montclair, NJ!

West Orange High School

10:06
SABOOR KARRIEM
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ
May 2 at 9am&nbsp;





What to expect
Get ready to sharpen your football skills and have a blast at the SABOOR KARRIEM Youth
Skills &amp; Drills Camp!
SABOOR KARRIEM YOUTH SKILLS &amp; DRILLS
FOOTBALL CAMP
Get ready to sharpen your football skills and have a blast at the West Orange High School Stadium! Join us on May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
(Eastern Time) for a fun, action-packed day full of drills, learning, and teamwork. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this camp is for you. Don't miss out on this awesome chance to train and play with fellow young athletes!

Local Event: WOHS Alumni Saboor Karriem host Youth Football Camp

WOHS Alumni Saboor Karriem host Youth Football...

10:06
SABOOR KARRIEM
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ
May 2 at 9am 





What to expect
Get ready to sharpen your...

WOHS Alumni Saboor Karriem host Youth Football Camp

Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park is one of JC’s favorite market locations, consistently hosting a large number of vendors with a diverse selection of both new and old merchandise. Located at the corner of Allwood Rd. and Clifton Ave. in Clifton, NJ, the park can be easily found by using 936 Allwood Rd. for GPS directions.
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Flea &amp; Collectible Market dates: Sundays: May 3 (Mother’s Day is May 10. Our May 3rd market is a great place to find a unique Mother’s Day gift), July 5, Sept. 6, and Nov. 15.

Shoppers can expect a wide array of quality items, including crafts, vintage and antique collectibles, beauty and fashion products, sports memorabilia, plants, and more. With upwards of 100 vendors frequently participating, it is a popular destination for our community of customers and exhibitors alike.
Additionally, JC will host its annual Craft &amp; Vintage Fair on Sunday, August 2, 2026. This specific event features approximately 40 arts and crafts exhibitors on one side of the park, complemented by a dedicated vintage section on the other side offering a wide range of eclectic items.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Local Event: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

Clifton

Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible...

Jubilee Park is one of JC’s favorite market locations, consistently hosting a large number of vendors with a diverse selection...

Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

Montclair State University

Step into a world of creativity, movement and shared ideas at Express 
Yourself!, a vibrant day of arts, culture and creative exploration 
taking place on Saturday, May 9, in partnership with the Montclair 
Literary Festival. Open to all, 
this celebration invites everyone to explore creative expression in many
 forms.&nbsp;Join us for hands-on workshops and interactive experiences on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All events are open to all and free, but registration is required. Sign up for a single workshop or for the whole day!
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUdVJcuM2Vr3jdYHKp4cYvXNVwXx7b-gV6u-BLDOqN19NW8w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Attend</a>
Acting Out: Improv Group Style 
9 -10:15 a.m.,&nbsp; Life Hall room 1200 
Crowd Source Acting is about using improvisation to act in the moment. 
Participants will be guided in an improvisational game that allows them 
to experience dropping into a roll and having the inspiration of those 
around them to achieve a common goal. That goal could be silly, serious,
 or absurd. Join us for a round or two of a game called Family 
Portraits, guided by Theatre department practitioners.
A Moving Experience For All 
10:30-11:45 a.m., Life Hall 1210 
This session will be a dance class for beginners, emphasizing freedom of movement and some basic dance moves. 
Got Art? Take This Workshop 
12:00-1:15 p.m., Calcia Hall 245 
Participants will explore a visual arts technique such as collage, clay 
sculpting, or mixed media and create a unique work. Guided by an artist 
educator, attendees will learn simple methods and experiment with 
materials during the session. 
Snap Snap: Taking Just the Right Picture 
1:30-2:45 p.m., Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
This digital photography workshop will start with a presentation on the 
powerful choices available for capturing and documenting the world with 
your camera. Each participant will be given directions for taking a 
photograph from a specific location on campus. Jenelle Covino, Adjunct 
Professor of Art and Design, will guide participants to utilize basic 
photo retouching principles to bring each digital photograph to life. 
You can bring your digital camera or use your cell phone to photograph 
for this workshop. This workshop is suitable for all ages and all 
experience levels of photography. 
Drumming Up a Crowd, the West African Way 
3:00-4:15 p.m.; Feliciano School of Business Lawn 
The Montclair State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble 
will perform and engage everyone to participate in traditional West 
African recreational music. We play a strong weave of polyrhythms on 
traditional drums, bells and rattles, and those in attendance will drum 
with us, sing with us in call and response in a West African language, 
and dance traditional movements with us, directed by calls from the lead
 drum. 
Let’s Get Physical: Writing Poetry about Memory and the Body 
4:30-5:45 p.m. Feliciano School of Business Room 140 
In this generative poetry workshop, we will begin by bringing our 
memories to life on the page. We will then expand to writing about 
embodied experiences. Participants will leave this workshop having 
written two new poems and having received feedback on one of the poems. 
They will also leave with a few additional tools in their writers’ 
toolbox.

Local Event: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

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Essex County Protesters Will Rally For ‘Workers...

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Princeton

Sherrill Signs Major Executive Order On Housing

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14 Free Resources For LGBTQ Youth In New Jersey

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Happy Summer Trails: Best Places To Hike And...

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