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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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Montclair Explores Possibility Of Local Shuttle Bus, Town Meeting Planned

Does Montclair need a shuttle bus?

NJ Teachers Are Facing Hefty Pay Gap Compared To Other College Grads, Study Finds

Teachers across the nation are earning nearly 25% less than workers with similar college degrees. Here are the numbers for New Jersey.

Urban Natural Will Hold Grand Opening In Montclair For New Showroom

The grand opening will include live music, complimentary “bites and sips,” and a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.

Fall Activities At Van Vleck House & Gardens In Montclair: 2026 Events

Family friendly activities include Nature Explorers, Tales on the Trails, Outdoor Adventures and more.

Essex Republican Women Will Celebrate 6 ‘Extraordinary’ NJ Leaders At Gala

The Women Warriors of the Constitution Gala will also give guests a chance to mingle with GOP candidates running for Congress in New Jersey.

NJ Theater Company Will Hold 9/11 Tribute Show On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

“Tributes” will run two nights in Essex County. Admission is free, with donations accepted for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Montclair Will See Stormy Week, Forecasters Say (Here’s When The Rain Will Stop)

Montclair is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook. Will the bad weather relent by Labor Day?

They Might Be Giants Coming To Montclair For ‘Bigger Show Tour’

The alternative rock legends will be visiting North Jersey for the holidays. Here's how to get tickets.

Attempted Burglary Reported In Montclair, Resident Catches Suspect On Camera: Police

No entry was made, police said.