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.

First Season Of High School Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In Montclair

The Montclair High School club is part of a girls flag football program underwritten by the New York Jets and Nike.

NJ Yogi Berra Museum Will Celebrate Baseball Icon At Yankee Stadium

The museum will celebrate the late Montclair resident and its 25th anniversary at Yankee Stadium in June.

Grand Opening For Park With ‘Skateable’ Artwork In Montclair

The skatepark in Montclair features seven unique sculptures designed by Olympian Alexis Sablone, an MIT and Barnard graduate.

Fond Memories Of ‘American Ball’ In Montclair Leads To Reunion Game

Remember playing “American Ball” in Montclair’s schools? An ex-gym teacher and his former students do – and it’s still causing grins.

Montclair Schools Welcomes New Athletic Director, Ron Anello

“I never imagined coming back to Montclair after a 40-year career, but it’s a place I love and of course have always had a connection with.”

Montclair Little League Field Named For Late First-Grader, Sports Fan

“This is an honor that is beyond comprehension,” his mother said.

Montclair HS Football Team Ineligible For Playoffs Due To ‘Oversight’

The Montclair High School football team must forfeit its wins after a player was deemed academically ineligible, administrators said.

Montclair Wins Social Division at 49th Can-Am Rugby Tournament

The Montclair Men's Rugby Football Club made its annual trip to upstate NY a memorable one by winning the Social division.

Son Of Montclair MLB Trailblazer Joins Yogi Berra Museum Board

The son of Hall of Famer Larry Doby has joined the board of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.

Montclair High School Has New Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Ex-Mounties standout Cecil Stinson brings nearly 20 years of experience to the table, including a successful coaching stint in Newark.

Montclair HS Team Rows Home With Haul Of Medals To Close 2022

Coach Michalitsianos: “It’s been wonderful to have the support from our parents and school at races for the first time since 2019.”

New Synthetic Grass Installed At Glenfield Park Softball Field

The softball field at Essex County Glenfield Park recently got a big upgrade: a new synthetic grass playing surface.

Montclair High School Has New Football Coach: Jermain Johnson

Johnson brings nearly 20 years of coaching and playing experience to Montclair. He previously coached at Belleville High School.

Montclair High School Rowing Team Roars To Victory At NJ States

“We are so happy to be racing at states again,” head coach Jeremy Michalitsianos said.

Famous Olympian To Design Additions To Montclair Skate Park

It’s a pretty big badge of honor when Alexis Sablone calls your town’s local skateboarders “inspiring.”

Montclair School Field Reopens; Heartwarming Sight, Official Says

Video: It was a “grand” day in Montclair for the students who use the Watchung Playground and Field Hockey and Boys Lacrosse Field.

Montclair Dolphins Girls Smash Bests to Qualify for Top Regional

Montclair Dolphin swimmers Kayleigh Surichaqui and Vicky Sluk smashed their personal bests at the January 14-16 AGUA Martin Luther King Jr.

Montclair Kimberly Academy Student Earns ‘Best Teammate Award’

The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center gave a big shout out to 37 high school athletes, including Rollins Heath of MKA.

Special Needs Hockey, Skate Program Hits The Ice In Montclair

The Monarchs nonprofit has expanded its popular “Learn to Skate” and hockey programs to Montclair State University’s ice rink.

Push For ‘Permanent Skate Park’ Continues In Montclair

Skateboarding fans will gather for a rally on Saturday. Supporters will include young riders – and some of their parents.

Montclair YMCA, Bloomfield College Launch E-Sports Program

The pilot program will give middle and high school gamers a chance to compete on the individual and team level.

Olympian Alexis Sablone Visits Montclair’s New Skate Park: VIDEO

Montclair’s skate park opened after years of advocacy from local youth.

Montclair Teen ‘Too Small For Football’ Rushes For 1,200 Yards

When a Montclair HS student was told he was “too small” to play the sport he loved, he used it as fuel to chase his gridiron dreams.

Montclair High School Ice Hockey Coach Honored In Essex County

A “great season” from the Montclair High School ice hockey team is part of the reason Mark Janifer earned a commendation.

Montclair Summer Activities Amid COVID: Pools, Sports

Mountainside and Nishuane Pools will open July 13. Several sports-related, outdoor activities are planned.

Montclair State University Takes Ownership Of Popular Ice Rink

Montclair State University is the new owner of Floyd Hall Arena, a bustling ice rink located on the campus in Little Falls.

Montclair Planning Board Member Pitches Plan To Fund Skate Park

A deal with a private marketing company could pay for a new skate park in Montclair, a planning board member says.

Montclair Teen Shows Gridiron Guts: Heart Of Giant Awards

Sebastien Fortune, a football player at Montclair High School, is ready when a role model is needed.

Montclair Cobras Chosen As Grand Marshal For 2019 July 4th Parade

In honor of the Montclair Cobras’ 50th anniversary, the young athletes – and their mentors – will take the spotlight at this year’s parade.

Essex Running Club Honored As It Celebrates 35th Anniversary

The freeholder board in Essex County paid tribute to the Essex Running Club, which has been uniting local runners for 35 years.

From ‘Basement Classes’ To NFL: Montclair's Josh Allen Drafted

Josh Allen of Montclair will continue his feel-good story as a Jacksonville Jaguar. “Normal is boring," he says. "Different is fine."

Montclair High School Coach Captures USRowing Award

“Strength, camaraderie and dedication.” These are 3 attributes MHS crew coach Jeremy Michalitsianos possesses, USRowing said.

These Montclair Runners Tested Their Mettle In NYC Marathon

A field of Montclair runners laced up their sneakers for the 2018 New York City Marathon.

Montclair Rugby Defeats Morris to Wrap Up 2nd Place

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Watch Montclair Police Honor Guard At Giants Vs. Saints Game

VIDEO: See the Montclair Police Department Honor Guard hold the flags high at a NY Giants game.

Yogi Berra Museum Named NJ’s Best Designed: Architectural Digest

“The House that Yogi Built” on the campus of Montclair State University first opened to children of all ages in 1998.

Yogi Berra Museum: Remember This HOF Speech? (VIDEO)

“I guess the first thing I should do is thank everybody who made this day necessary,” Yogi Berra said on Aug. 7, 1972.

Yogi Berra Museum: Remember This ‘Perfect’ Coincidence? (VIDEO)

Baseball fans – and people who just like weird coincidences – have a “perfectly” strange milestone to celebrate on July 18.