Rob Marzulli Archives

‘Passing Strange’ at Montclair’s Vanguard Theater Rocks Out To Find What’s Real

Rob Marzulli - February 22, 2023

Montclair, NJ - When musing over their future life together, Edwina, the teenage girlfriend of Youth, the protagonist of "Passing Strange," runs through accomplishments she expects from him: a degree from a prestigious Black...

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves in Vanguard Theater’s Joyful Spitfire Grill

Rob Marzulli - November 7, 2022

Spitfire Grill, with its themes of female empowerment, redemption and adapting to changing circumstances, is a musical for our time. Percy Talbot is just out of prison. Based on an old clipping from a...

Daniel Craig and Stephen Colbert Talk Acting, James Bond at Montclair Film Fundraiser

Rob Marzulli - October 30, 2022

You never know where the conversation will go after Stephen Colbert prepares a drink for you on the stage of NJPAC. Colbert spoke to Daniel Craig--who stars in The Glass Onion: A Knives Out...

Liberal Laughs: ‘Last Supper’ A Deliciously Dark Comedy

Rob Marzulli - August 3, 2022

Gov. Chris Christie famously derided residents of our area as “Communists from Montclair.” If you’re the least bit left leaning (with a sense of humor), you’ll love the “Last Supper,” a musical farce playing...

SOPAC Has A Comedy Cure for Midweek Blues

Rob Marzulli - November 28, 2021

Masks, kids and work can sometimes make life feel claustrophobic. New Age healers might tell you to breathe deeply. Maybe you just need some Laughs in the Loft. Whether it’s a date night with...

The Heart of a Bluegrass Band Beats in Montclair

Rob Marzulli - November 5, 2021

Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg are a typical Montclair couple, professionals with roots in New York City now raising their daughter in Montclair who like to treat themselves to rugelach from Marcel Bakery and...

Montclair’s The Clairidge Screens ‘Chess of the Wind’ Friday

Rob Marzulli - November 4, 2021

Montclair Film's Clairidge Cinema brings you CHESS OF THE WIND starting on Friday, November 5. The gothic drama, made by Iranian director Mohammad Reza Aslani's in 1976 was banned during the years following the...

Adult Film Star and Real People Make Red Rocket Soar #MFF21

Rob Marzulli - October 29, 2021

Ethan Darbone was a cook at a Cajun restaurant that Florida Project director Sean Baker once visited. A couple of months later he's cutting across three lanes of traffic with a former porn star...

Panel Explores Pros and Cons of Electing Board of Education

Rob Marzulli - October 28, 2021

Dark money, diversity and accountability were some of the topics explored at a panel discussion on the upcoming Board of Education (BOE) election referendum. Fourth Ward Councilor David Cummings held the event at Glenfield...

Drones Deliver Sweet Treat to Montclair’s Church Street

Rob Marzulli - September 28, 2021

The skies were clear over Church Street last Thursday, but it was raining cookies for some lucky people. Downtown shoppers, diners, joggers and dog walkers plucked boxes of cookies dangled by drones. The event...

How Montclair Came Together Twenty Years Ago on 9-11

Rob Marzulli - September 10, 2021

Baristanet spoke to Bob Russo, current Councilor at Large and the Montclair mayor during the 9-11 attacks. Russo remembers that day 20 years ago and the challenges of the days, weeks and months that...

Podcast Explores Local Safe Points on Underground Railroad

Baristanet Staff -Rob Marzulli - August 31, 2021

Lear more about the history of slavery in New Jersey and local safe points on the Underground Railroad courtesy of Montclair architect/historian Frank Gerard Godlewski on the podcast "Your History Your Story" with James...

Friends and Family Celebrate the Life of Albert Pelham, Montclair’s Big Pine

Rob Marzulli - August 30, 2021

Family, friends and government dignitaries gave a glimpse into the complex personality of a local titan that shaped the town for more than 25 years and helped so many of its residents as they...

Bro’s Sandwiches: Deli Favorites and a Taste of the Mediterranean

Rob Marzulli - August 16, 2021

With so many delis in Montclair, Mohamad and Defne, owners of Bro's Sandwiches in Upper Montclair, knew they had a take a fresh approach. "What separates us is all of our homemade Mediterranean dishes,"...

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Clever Commute

First 6:50 192D leaving Sunset now. Half full. (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/24/23)
Outbound Traffic is dead stop in the Lincoln middle tunnel (06:25 PM) (sent Thu 05/18/23)
CoachUSA 77 driver says Lincoln Tunnel center tube was closed. Now taking a detour to a different entrance. (05:59 PM) (sent Tue 05/16/23)
192D leaving Sunset, lots of seats. (06:57 AM) (sent Mon 05/15/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave 6:53 (06:53 AM) (sent Wed 05/10/23)
NJT trains out of Penn Station not running due to pedestrian death http://7ny.tv/3LS9Fqr (05:37 PM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
1st 192D leaving Sunset Ave now (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
Another 192D leaving Sunset Ave practically empty. (06:58 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
Did the 192d really just blow by Glen ridge parkway at 6:50? (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
Very slow on rt 3 starting at bridge over Passaic. Looks like will be slow whole way. (08:50 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
Traffic crawling on 280 East near Harrison due to accident. (07:22 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave mostly empty. (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
192D leaving Sunset Ave about half full (06:59 AM) (sent Wed 04/19/23)
192 approaching Glen Ridges Parkway (07:05 AM) (sent Mon 04/10/23)
Good Morning DeCamp will operate on a regular weekday schedule today. (05:56 AM) (sent Fri 04/07/23)

MOBO train #1079, the 6:39 PM Hackettstown arrival, is up to 15 min. late due to earlier congestion from late train #858. (06:36 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Main line Train 1221 5:12 pm to Waldwick stuck in Hoboken yard due to engine issues. Mechanic en route (05:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM PSNY arrival, is up to 50 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (02:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42PM PSNY arrival, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (01:51 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #6237, the 12:25PM MSU arrival is up to 30 min. late due to congestion resulting from equipment availability. (12:31 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
MOBO train #262, the 6:39PM departure from MSU, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train #6264 (04:46 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
MOBO train #267, the 5:25 PM departure from Hoboken, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from an e (03:56 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
8:21 from Bay being held at NWK Broad to take on passengers from disabled Hoboken-bound train. Train approaching now per conductor. (09:49 AM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
MOBO train #6216, the 9:51AM PSNY arrival is currently delayed at Newark Broad St. for late connecting train. An update will follow. (09:46 AM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (07:01 AM) (sent Mon 05/29/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (01:16 PM) (sent Sun 05/28/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (04:51 PM) (sent Sat 05/27/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (10:51 AM) (sent Fri 05/26/23)
NJ TRANSIT will operate Early Getaway rail and bus service on 5/26. On Mon., 5/29, NJ TRANSIT will be operating on (10:56 AM) (sent Thu 05/25/23)
MOBO train #6273, the 6:24 PM arrival into MSU, is up to 15 minutes late due to earlier police activity. (06:26 PM) (sent Wed 05/24/23)

Update M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 20 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:16 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #858, the 7:36 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:16 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
If you see something suspicious or unusual, take note. Please report suspicious activity, packages or vehicles arou (03:06 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
?????????? Reminder! Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited onboard NJ TRANSIT vehicles, platforms and all NJ TRANSIT (03:06 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #6610, the 7:17AM PSNY arrival is up to 20 min. late due to additional stops made. (07:16 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #6610, the 7:17AM PSNY arrival is up to 20 min. late due to additional stops made. (07:16 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #608, the 5:45 AM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (04:46 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
M and E train #608, the 5:45 AM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (04:46 AM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
Update M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to a power issue at PSNY. Please tak (10:26 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
Update M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to a power issue at PSNY. Please tak (10:26 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a power issue at PSNY. An update to follow. (10:16 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #6675, the 9:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a power issue at PSNY. An update to follow. (10:16 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)
M and E train #434, the 9:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 15 minutes late due to an earlier mechanical issue near Gladstone. (08:36 PM) (sent Thu 06/01/23)