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Out Montclair Hosts Teen Night Thursday At Ruthie’s BBQ and Pizza

Know a LGBT or questioning teen? Out Montclair is hosting its first teen night this Thursday 6/24 at 5:00pm outside at Ruthie's BBQ and Pizza. This will be a night dedicated to letting the...

Summer Garden Tour and Talk: Pollinator Plants in An Urban Park – June 26

Montclair, NJ - The Essex Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey announces a Summer Garden Tour & Talk, “Pollinator Plants in an Urban Park,” on Saturday, June 26, from 10 to 10:45am....

Friends of Bellevue Library Host Grand Reopening Book Sale

The Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library are hosting a grand re-opening book sale on Tuesday, June 22, from 10 am - 4 pm at 185 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair. ALL HARDCOVER BOOKS - $1 ALL...

World Premiere of ‘Walk In My Gravity’ at Montclair’s Vanguard Theater

“Walk in My Gravity,” an original song cycle, will have its world premiere at The Vanguard, at 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, with three shows only -- Saturday, June 26 at 3PM and 8PM, and...

Movies Return to Clairidge! Montclair Film Announces Plan to Reopen Beloved Cinema

MONTCLAIR, NJ - It's the best news for a movie-loving town longing to see films again - in person. Montclair Film has signed a long-term agreement to operate the Clairidge Cinemas, Montclair's six-screen cinema located...

‘Second Semester Seniors’ Podcast Reflects on Pandemic Senior Year at Montclair High School

What was it like for Montclair High School seniors to go back to in-person school on June 1, 2021 for the first time since March 2020? MHS senior Maggie Borgen has created a podcast that...

The Montclair Foundation Announces Four Board Members

Trustees, at the Montclair Foundation’s annual meeting, voted in four board members who bring extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, have strong ties to Montclair, and a commitment to supporting the local community. "Each...

Fresh Air Montclair Comes To Lackawanna Plaza Monday!

We told you all about Fresh Air Montclair, a township wide initiative to promote and support art and artists in public spaces while enlivening store fronts for community enjoyment. Now, Fresh Air Montclair is...

The Montclair Foundation Awards $54,000 in Grants

The Montclair Foundation (TMF) has awarded $54,000 in grants to eight nonprofits as part of its Spring 2021 grant cycle. Grants were awarded to support programs in human services, arts, youth education and senior...

Baristanet Profile: Alex Saneski

Name: Alex Saneski Where do you live? Montclair When did you move there? 2016 Where did you grow up? Passaic, NJ How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? I own and operate APEM Creamery in...

Community Remembers Moussa Fofana; Reward Offered in Maplewood Homicide

Moussa Fofana, a beloved Columbia High School junior, was the victim of a fatal shooting on June 6. Fofana's life was celebrated at a vigil on June 12; and a GoFundMe page has raised...

Bye Tree: Watchung Playground Loses Shade Tree (VIDEO)

Watchung Elementary School kids can't finish out the school year playing on their playground because it is being torn down as construction begins on an expanded field. A parent shared this video of a...

MFEE To Host Toast to the Kids on Last Day of School

This past year, there have been honors for first responders, the teachers, the countless people who kept working and kept our world going. But, what about the kids? It's time we honor them! We honor...

Weekend Family Fun: Fairs, Juneteenth, and More

The weekend is here! Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dad-figures out there! Are you ready for fun? We've rounded up some family-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy. Check 'em out! Watchung...

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