Mikie Sherrill and Donald Trump share something in common: both hit the ground running for their new terms.
Sherrill takes control of the Garden State Tuesday. Here’s a primer on NJ’s new leader.
Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission serves more than 1.6 million residents in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Passaic counties.
Funding Will Strengthen Family Success Initiatives Across New Jersey
Lots of community members are saying “yes” to a Montclair jitney, a survey says – here's how much they're willing to pay to get on the bus.
Montclair is counting down to a controversial special election in March. Here's what is at stake.
Essex County has issued a “Code Blue” alert through Jan. 22. See the weekend weather forecast for Montclair here.
Mr. Cory’s Cookies began at home. What followed was extraordinary.
Residents of a Montclair home woke up when their alarm system went off. Here’s what happened next, authorities say.
The voter registration deadline for the primary is Thursday. Here’s what Democrats and Republicans need to know in Essex County.
The death of Renee Nicole Good has sparked protests across the nation. Federal authorities say she died in an "act of domestic terrorism."
...veteran duo help lead young Cougars girls basketball team
Psychology major Brianna Correa balanced full-time online study, frontline emergency medical work and National Guard service.
...Township hockey standouts boost Cougars
The shooting has ignited a national controversy, with many people decrying ICE – and many others defending the actions of the officer.
Mountainside Medical Center will provide complimentary dental services for children ages 12 and under between Feb. 6 and Feb. 20.
Psychotherapy that’s affordable, based in compassion, and for all communities
Ruth Turner comments on Montclair’s upcoming special election, the 2026-2027 budget, and the “anxiety” that some residents are feeling.
Olga Mikutina carves deep edges into the ice at the Montclair State University Ice Arena, building the speed and rotation that turns heads.
Montclair’s controversial school referendum is back on the menu for local voters. A special election is scheduled for March 10.
Yes, you can put a political sign on your property in Montclair – as long as it complies with local regulations.
Montclair’s town manager would be paid a minimum of $233,000 under the proposed salary guide. See other jobs and their pay rates here.
Sodexo, one of the largest food service corporations in the nation, has taken over operations in the Montclair Public School District.
A hospital in Montclair welcomed its first baby of 2026 on New Year's Day.
Joe DiVincenzo Jr. is seeking re-election to his seventh term at the helm of Essex County in 2026.
It was a busy year for news in Essex County. Catch up with some of the most important articles of 2025.
Well, you don’t see THAT every day.
Thousands of students have been enrolling in college with this taxpayer-funded grant – and they’re proving their mettle, a report says.
“This is community at its best, and it's rooted in trust, shared responsibility and teamwork,” the director of Toni’s Kitchen said.
Montclair firefighters issued a warning about space heaters after one of the devices caused a home fire.
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GOOD NEWS: Acts of valor were performed. A world record was smashed. Quintuplets were born. Long-lost pets were found.
Travel disruptions are “likely” for the region, weather forecasters say.
"We have been delaying needed action on these key facilities for many years."
Weather forecasters are calling for frigid temperatures across New Jersey this week, including in Montclair.
When examined by per capita spending, the state's 2025 governor election was the priciest in the nation's history, data shows.
Trains are back up and running on the Montclair-Boonton line after a collision that injured more than a dozen people and suspended service.