Some have backed Trump's controversial pardons for those charged in the January 6 riots. Here's what these lawmakers from Essex County say.
Bob Russo said he was shocked to see a photo of himself in a recent ad for Sean Spiller’s governor campaign – here’s why.
Should Montclair have raised its flags to full-staff for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration – despite Jimmy Carter’s recent death?
A prayer action in the name of “environmental justice” will take place in Montclair on Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
An entirely new council took over in Montclair last year. Here are some of their accomplishments, according to Renee Baskerville.
The town’s former affirmative action officer is suing Montclair – here’s why.
The Montclair Town Council recently announced its meeting schedule for the new year.
People on both sides of the debate showed up at a recent Montclair Town Council meeting to make their voices heard.
“New Jerseyans' patience is getting very thin, including my own,” Rep. Mikie Sherrill said.
The $895 billion blueprint got a thumbs down from several New Jersey Congress members – but a “culture war” clause may have played a role.
Kate Puzey was murdered 15 years ago after reporting that a seasonal contractor was sexually abusing students. A lot has changed since then.
The “office block layout” is best choice for New Jersey, the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area writes in a letter to the editor.
One of the largest third-parties in New Jersey, the Greens put together a full Congressional slate for the 2024 election.
Eric Scherzer, Jada Roman and Holly Shaw have emerged victorious in the race for Montclair Board of Education.
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the governor election in New Jersey.
Who will replace Phil Murphy? So far, many New Jersey voters are saying “meh” to their choices, a recent poll says.
“You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” This message was sent across the U.S., including to middle schoolers.
The candidates were Mikie Sherrill (Democrat), Joseph Belnome (Republican), Lily Benavides (Green Party) and Joshua Lanzara (Independent).
Scherzer, Roman and Shaw hold sizable leads in the race for the Montclair school board. See the latest uncertified results here.
What New Jersey political parties have the edge heading into the 2024 election – and where?
There are lots of choices to make in Montclair this year. Here's what to know before you hit the polls.
Montclair’s hometown hero, Buzz Aldrin, touted advances in space exploration under Trump, including the creation of the U.S. Space Force.
Candidates in Montclair’s 2024 school board race have raised a combined $11,500 in political contributions so far. Here’s the breakdown.
Parimal Garg is the longest-serving chief counsel in New Jersey history. He will be missed, Phil Murphy and George Helmy say.
Here's what to know if you plan to hit the polls early in Montclair.
See the county-by-county numbers, along with the top reasons why people said they were experiencing homelessness.
Montclair receives about $300,000 annually in Community Development Block Grant funds.
How much housing does Montclair have to create or rehab over the next decade? Here are the numbers – and some background on the controversy.
A landmark judicial decision squashed the use of a ballot layout known as “the party line.” Now, several counties are reaching settlements.
"Nearly 40 years after the Civil Rights and Fair Housing acts, Essex County is still one of the most segregated areas in the United States."
If New Jersey stopped putting people back in prison for “technical parole violations,” it would save taxpayers millions, a report says.
Here’s why John Wynn deserves a round of applause.
Republicans in New Jersey have gained ground on their Democratic Party peers, but remain outnumbered heading into October.
Here are some deadlines and dates to keep in mind, according to the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area.
The voter registration deadline is creeping closer. Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Montclair.
Should the public be forced to comment only on “governmental issues” directly impacting Montclair? Here’s what some council members think.
The council is backing a proposed New Jersey law that would allow towns to offer ranked choice voting in local elections.
The visit is part of a voluntary process to achieve a “highly prized” accreditation with the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police.
Sherrill: Serving in the military doesn’t mean that a woman loses her rights to reproductive care – including abortions and contraceptives.
A report details the results of a financial audit of Montclair Township. Here’s what it found.