Montclair Native Surprises Dad With World Cup Soccer Tickets

A Montclair native got the chance to surprise a fellow soccer superfan with a free ticket to a World Cup game: his father.

Montclair State Graduate Scores Role At MSG During Knicks' Championship Season

Emily Swedelson's role at Madison Square Garden Sports put her at the center of one of the most memorable seasons in Knicks history.

Montclair HS Rowers Nail Down National Championship Wins

“Our athletes have shown extraordinary commitment, resilience, and competitive maturity all season long.”

‘Summer Of Soccer’ At Lackawanna Station In Montclair Taps Into World Cup Fever

The monthlong public event series will take place from June 11 to July 19.

Montclair HS Rowing Opens Season With Championship Dominance

The Montclair High School Rowing Team’s spring season is off to a strong start.

Where To Watch The Big Game Near Montclair

It’s the biggest football game of the year. Here are some local bars and taverns where you can root for the Seahawks – or the Patriots.

Montclair High School Rowing Celebrates Collegiate Recruiting Success And Bateman’s USRowing Selection

Several Montclair teens will be continuing their promising sports careers in college. Another earned a spot in a prestigious winter camp.

How An Olympic Figure Skater Spends Her Days At Montclair State University​

Olga Mikutina carves deep edges into the ice at the Montclair State University Ice Arena, building the speed and rotation that turns heads.

'Sign Up And Skate' Promotion In Montclair Combines Love Of Books, Ice Skating

The Montclair Public Library and the newly reopened Clary Anderson Arena are teaming up to offer a special promotion in November.

Thousands Of NJ Baseball Fans Break World Record In Honor Of Yogi Berra (PHOTOS)

A gargantuan game of "catch" smashed a world record in New Jersey – and Yogi would have been proud, organizers say.

Season-Ending Injury For Montclair Teen Football Standout Doesn't Dampen His Team Spirit

Nate Chou, a high school football player in Montclair, has been nominated for a prestigious “Heart of a Giant Award.”

New Jersey Changes Workplace Laws For Minor League Baseball Players

Wonky schedules, extensive travel and unique training demands. It’s all part of the job for a minor league ballplayer, lawmakers say.

Christmas In The Summer: Teens Visit Seniors At Montclair Nursing Home

“There’s nothing like stepping outside yourself and doing something that makes someone else’s day.”

Caitlin Cecere Reps Team USA, Captures Silver: Another Big Win For Montclair HS Rowing

Cecere was selected to represent Team USA and won silver at the World Rowing U19 Championships in Lithuania.

Essex County Karate Students Medal In World Championships

Essex Shukokai Karate in Glen Ridge (formerly in Montclair) earns 2 medals in Finland World Championships.

World Record Attempt At ‘Largest Game Of Catch’ Coming To New Jersey

The official Guinness World Records attempt is being done in the memory of late New Jersey resident and baseball legend Yogi Berra.

Youth Fishing Derbies At Parks In Essex County: 2025 Events

Essex County is bringing back its free fishing derbies for children ages 15 and younger. Here's where local contests will take place.

Montclair HS Rowing Team Captures NJ Wins, Earns Regatta Gold

The Montclair High School Rowing Team opened its spring 2025 season in dominant fashion.

Ice Rink In Montclair Has Serious Condition Issues, Official Says

“I can tell you – from eyeballing it myself – it will be in the six figures to make the necessary repairs.”

Montclair Pee Wee Cheer Team Earns Proclamation From Township

The Montclair Bulldogs Jr. Pee Wee Cheer Team has been bringing some pride back to their hometown with some recent competition wins.

Montclair HS Rowing Champs Commit To Prestigious Colleges

Montclair Rowing has grown from a small group of two dozen students into an internationally recognized co-ed program.

Montclair School District Hires New Athletic Director: Matthew Belford

Belford comes to the Montclair school district with 23 years of experience in athletics, six of those years being in administration.

9 Student-Athletes In Montclair Sign Letters Of Intent With Colleges

Several talented teens in Montclair are taking their sports careers to the next level.

Willie Randolph Will ‘Meet And Greet’ In Montclair At Fundraiser

The former Yankees star will be handing out bottles of his namesake gin at a benefit event for the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.

Baseball Field Vandalized In Montclair: Police

Someone vandalized a local baseball field in Montclair, authorities said.

Renovation Project At Glenfield Park Crosses Finish Line In Montclair

Upgrades at the basketball and tennis courts in Glenfield Park are complete, Essex County officials said.

Montclair HS Rowing Team Hits New Heights In Spring 2024

The Montclair High School Rowing Team has once again hit the water strong, setting new program records for the spring 2024 season.

Youth Fishing Derbies Returning In Essex County: What To Know For 2024

Get ready to bait those hooks: Essex County is bringing back its free fishing derbies for kids and teens.

Pod Of Dolphins: Montclair YMCA Swimmers End Successful Season

“Our team greatly exceeded my expectations,” their coach said proudly.

Montclair HS Rowing Alum Victorious In Prestigious Competition

One of the oldest and most well-known rowing competitions in the world now has a connection to Montclair: Kenneth Coplan.

6 Sports Dropped After Bloomfield College Merges With Montclair State

Bloomfield College is putting six of its athletic programs on an indefinite hold. The move takes place a year after its merger with MSU.

10 Montclair HS Students Sign Intent Letters With Division I Schools

A large group of student-athletes from Montclair will continue their sports careers in college. See the list.

Montclair HS Rowing Hosts Overpeck Fall Classic Regatta (PHOTOS)

The Montclair High School Rowing Team is hitting the water strong for the start of the fall 2023 season.

Yankees Legend Ron Guidry To Visit Tierney’s In Montclair For Benefit

A benefit event for the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will feature a visit from Ron "Louisiana Lightning" Guidry.

Montclair State University, NJIT Partner To Renovate Yogi Berra Stadium

Baseball teams from both schools will call the field home as part of multi-million-dollar partnership.

Essex County Is Moving Pickleball Courts At Brookdale Park

The county is moving the courts as part of a $2 million upgrade project after some nearby residents complained about the noise.

500 Girls Hit The Ice In Montclair To Celebrate Their Love For Hockey

To date, the Junior Rangers Girls Hockey Platform has introduced the sport to more than 2,100 girls across the Tri-State Area.

Montclair Rowing Team Makes Big Splash At State Championship

“This is a huge achievement by our team,” Head Coach Jeremy Michalitsianos said.

Fishing Derbies For Kids Will Return To Essex County For 2023

Want to create your own “big fish story?” Essex County will hold several free fishing derbies for local youth this year.

Special Olympics Brings Cheers, Inspiration To Essex County

An enthusiastic crowd cheered for young athletes with disabilities at the Essex County Special Olympics Track and Field Competition.