Mallomars Season Opens

They're back in Essex County and residents cheer.

Coming Up: Montclair's Run 4 Children At Risk

The Junior League of Montclair-Newark will host its second annual Run 4 Children at Risk on Sept. 16.

What's New At Bellevue Library Branch

The operating hours at the Upper Montclair site are being extended.

Block Party Season Begins

A veteran Essex County block party hostess explains how to organize an event.

What Is UP With The Duckermans?

These Glenfield 8th graders are shaking up Montclair's music scene.

Parents Who Rock To Host Backyard Family Event

The event is seeking musicians to play three-song sets.

Featured Feline of the Week Needs Home

The gorgeous Gilbert needs a permanent family.

Montclair Women Shoot Hoops, Build Community

The informal group is inviting others to play basketball at the Y this fall.

Pinterest Has Montclair Pinned

Users of the virtual pinboard are sharing their favorite pictures from Montclair for inspiration. Are you a Pinterest pinner?

Keeping Up Appearances: Montclair Is No Madison, Millburn, Livingston

Former Councilor Cary Africk writes about residents' concerns that Montclair doesn't seem to be keeping itself up.

Run Will Honor Memory Of Hit-And-Run Victim

Doug Williams was killed in October 2011.

Bellevue Theater Decked Out For Good Cause

The theater hopes to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.

Register For Adult School Classes Starting Today

Residents can enroll for a wide variety of classes both online and in person starting Sept. 4.

Montclair Teen Returns From Leadership Delegation To Israel

Ben Sabin was one of 19 teens from MetroWest New Jersey.

Montclair Residents Among the Most Charitable in NJ

See where Montclair and Upper Montclair stand in the rankings of charitable towns.

Montclair's Alma Schneider to Appear on 'Today' Show

The kitchen guru will appear on TV both Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Mentoring Program Offers Young Men Leadership Skills

Program at United Way offers leadership skills to high school boys in Montclair.

Essex Actor Will Co-star with Katie Holmes on Broadway

Tony-award winner Norbert Leo Butz will join Holmes on Great White Way this fall.

Montclair: Share Your Gift Of Literacy

Training classes for want-to-be tutors will start next month.

Celebrate Montclair's Girl Scout Leaders

A Patch Q&A with a scout leader to mark the 100th anniversary of the organization.

Ice-T Talks About NJ Roots, Hip-Hop

The rapper, actor — and now director — released his documentary, "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap," this weekend.

Why We Serve Our Country

The following letter was wirtten by a member of the 101st Airborne to his two-year-old nephew. Three weeks later, the author was killed in the Battle of the Bulge.

Five Ways To Mark Earth Day!

Turtle Back Zoo, Isabel Rose Cafe, and Essex Environmental Center all hold special events

Local History: Locals Lost on the Titanic, While Others Perished or Witnessed Tragedy

The Titanic sank in April of 1912.