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18 LGBTQ+ Focused Books to Read All Year Long
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month, and with rainbows and flag-raisings, it seems that support for LGBTQ+ residents is ubiquitous. However, it's important to ensure that the language we use...
Baristanet Profile: Joseph Burgos
Name: Joseph Burgos
Where do you live? Montclair, NJ
When did you move there? 10+ years ago
Where did you grow up? Long Island, NY (Wyandanch)
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion?
My passion begins with my...
Baristanet Profile: Marcia Almeida
Name: Marcia Almeida
Where do you live? Montclair, near Applegate Farm
When did you move there? 1972
Where did you grow up? Dominican Republic
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion?
I am 70+...
Travel to Leola’s Lady Land to Learn Gay History for Straight People
Throughout June, Luna Stage welcomes Leola’s Lady Land for five performances of Gay History for Straight People, a “Gay through Z guide through the complexities of the LGBTQYMCA+ community." The Luna Stage performances will...
Baristanet Profile: Payal Patel
Name: Dr. Payal Patel
Where do you live? Montclair, NJ
When did you move there? I originally moved to Montclair in 2015.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, which is an hour North...
Baristanet Profile: Jeffrey Butler
Name: Jeffrey Butler
Where do you live? Lewellyn Park, West Orange
When did you move there? 2013
Where did you grow up? Egg Harbor City , NJ
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? I am a Chef...
Baristanet Profile: Kyra Peralte
Name: Kyra Peralte
Where do you live? Montclair NJ
When did you move there? 2010
Where did you grow up? Richmond, VA (Northside)
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion?
I’m creator of The Traveling Diary,...
Baristanet Profile: Rachael Grochowski
Name: Rachael Grochowski
Where do you live? Montclair
When did you move there?
I moved to Montclair when I was pregnant with my second child. We wanted a community that had other creatives, diversity, and was socially aware. We...
16 Books for Children and Teens that Center AAPI Characters and Experiences
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and there are many official events and tributes happening around the country to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the AAPI community. However, it's also important that...
Baristanet Profile: Jazmine Parker
Name: Jazmine Parker
Where do you live? East Orange
Where did you grow up? East Orange. I've lived here all my life.
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? I work in social...
Montclair Man Infuses Classical Compositions with Rock & Roll and R&B
With his new album, Modern Sounds in Classical Music, Eric Heilner fully embodies the concept of “coming full circle.” His deep family legacy of classical music, including his father who was a member of...
Leave a Love Note for Dem Two Hands Before it Closes its Doors
When passing Dem Two Hands on the corner of North Fullerton and Claremont, one can’t help but notice the colorful, artistic window displays featuring flowing garments, sometimes accentuated with flowers and lights. Occasionally, locals...
Baristanet Profile: Leslie Keough
Name: Leslie Keough
Where do you live? Downtown Montclair, between the Willow Street Partners new builds and Walnut Street.
When did you move there? I moved into Fullerton on the Green in 2015.
Where did you grow...
The Intersection of Finances and Domestic Violence is Clear
April is National Financial Literacy Month in the USA. It was established to promote and maintain healthy financial habits in the public. Especially in a climate where finances deeply divide huge swaths of the...