Montclair Residents Overwhelmingly Want Shuttle Buses–But Some Big Questions Remain

Should Montclair become a shuttle bus town? A lot of people say “yes” – and would pay for the privilege, a survey says.

Storm Wallops Montclair: Trees Knocked Down, Power Outages Hit Residents

A large tree came crashing down on Cedar Avenue, blocking the road. Residents lost power at several locations in Montclair.

October Events In Montclair: Cemetery Tour, Murder Mystery, Candlelight Stories

The Montclair History Center will be spearheading several spooky events this Halloween season.

🌱 Patch AM: How a takeout dinner can boost Montclair students this October

Coming up: Atlantic City Day Trip - Harrah's Hotel & Casino on the Montclair Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Montclair’s $20M school crisis could change state law

Be sure to catch Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free hours of Dance in Downtown Montclair on the Montclair Patch calendar

Around Montclair: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

🌱 Patch AM: Will Montclair finally get a traffic light at this crash‑prone corner?

Make time for Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre on the Montclair Patch calendar

Good News In Essex County: Ice Cream + Lottery Winners + Reading Garden

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped Since NJ Legalized Weed, Federal Data Shows

Some people worried that more teens would end up using cannabis after New Jersey legalized it for adults. Here’s what the numbers say.

🌱 Patch AM: Montclair 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates

And on the Montclair Patch calendar - Open House Ninjas Program

Montclair 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates

Montclair residents will also vote for several U.S. Congress seats and county-level offices in the midterm election.

🌱 Patch AM: Which Montclair events made this week’s top 15 NJ arts picks?

Spotted on the Montclair calendar: Hold These Truths

🌱 Patch AM: Frosty Dreams: Montclair Ice Cream Truck Owner Takes Her Job Personally–And It’s Paying Off

Be sure to catch Montclair AI Nights: AI for Everything on the Montclair Patch calendar

Frosty Dreams: Montclair Ice Cream Truck Owner Takes Her Job Personally–And It’s Paying Off

This ice cream truck will come to YOU. Get ready to forge some new memories, North Jersey's newest frozen dessert maven says.

🌱 Patch AM: Montclair Seniors Earn Awards In County Art Contest: Here's Who Won This Year

Coming up on the Montclair Patch calendar: Montclair AI Nights: AI for Everything

Montclair Seniors Earn Awards In County Art Contest: Here's Who Won This Year

Two artists from Montclair earned awards in the 2026 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.

First Day Of Fall In Montclair: Rain And Cloudy Skies Expected This Week

Leaf peeping season is nearly here, Montclair. See the local weather forecast for the first week of autumn.

Reading Garden At Nursery School In Montclair Is Glen Ridge Teen's Latest Good Deed

A team of volunteers helped to bring the project to life.

Longtime Montclair Firefighter Retires, 6 Others Promoted

The Montclair Fire Department recently congratulated several firefighters for earning promotions – and bid a fond farewell to a deputy chief

Around Montclair: ICE Arrests + Property Taxes + Voting + Polluted River

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

Montclair Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire At Local Home

Damage was held to a small area of the kitchen – the rest of the home was spared, authorities said.

Voting In Montclair: Public Event Will Help Residents Prepare For 2026 Election

The Montclair Civil Rights Commission will host a panel about voting rights ahead of the midterm election.

NJ Athlete Is 1st Double Amputee To Finish This Infamously Grueling Ultramarathon

Brian Reynolds gave New Jersey a reason to cheer when he conquered the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run.

Montclair Urban Farming Nonprofit Celebrates 10 Years Of Environmental Justice

The Northeast Earth Coalition will mark its 10-year anniversary with a Fall Harvest Fiesta.

Celebrated Indigenous Artist Will Hold Her First Major Exhibit In Montclair

The Montclair Art Museum will present “Nadia Myre: Analog/ues,” featuring more than 40 of her experimental works.

NJ Man Stalked, Murdered Ex-Girlfriend In Montclair; Killer Sentenced To Prison

An Essex County resident stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death as she tried to escape – and her friends tried to intervene, prosecutors said.

Grand Opening Nears For Montclair Business Founded By Celebrity Makeup Artist

Dawn Til Dusk Cosmetics is throwing a grand opening celebration in Montclair. Here's what is in store.

ICE Arrests In Montclair, Bloomfield Add To Growing List In Essex County

Other recent ICE arrests have taken place in Newark, Belleville, Maplewood and South Orange.

Mosaic Dance Theater Company to Premiere Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy

The dance company presents in Montclair a reinterpretation of ancient Greek mythology blending the myth of Cassandra with modern tragedies.

2 Weeks Of Road, Utility Work Begins In Montclair: See Impacted Streets

PSE&G is milling and paving to resurface roadways that were recently impacted by gas line service and repairs.

Around Montclair: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

NJ Rideshare Drivers Want To Hit Brakes On Robotaxi Revolution: ‘We Are Not Machines’

These workers say they want more job protections before New Jersey lawmakers start clearing the way for driverless cars.

Montclair 9/11 Ceremony Will Remember Local Victims On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

The 2026 ceremony will take place at the memorial in Watchung Plaza.

Montclair Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows

Montclair and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.

NJ Violent Crime Has Been Dropping For Decades, FBI Data Shows

Violent crime plunged in New Jersey last year – and it’s a trend that has been happening since the 1990s.

NJ Paves The Way For More Employee-Owned Businesses

It’s a story that’s all too common: a successful business owner wants to retire – but protect the livelihoods of their hardworking employees

Man Exposed Himself To Women In Montclair, Found With Zipper Down: Police

A man followed two women while exposing his genitalia, authorities said.

Montclair Resident Appointed Chancellor Of Newark Archdiocese

Christine James will help guide a diocese that serves roughly 1.3 million Catholic residents across North Jersey.

Montclair Teen Artist COLO Releases Debut EP The Image

Local 17 year old artist introduces his first EP, marking a new chapter in his emerging music career

Around Montclair: Paychecks + Electric Bills + 9/11 + Labor Day

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.