MONTCLAIR, NJ - The annual Black History Month celebration will take place on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Montclair Public Library. 

Set to take place from 2-5pm, special invited guests include master tap dancer, Maurice Chestnut and other local talented artists such as Broadway star, Jacqueline Graham, Buzz Aldrin Middle Schooler and Chopped Junior runner-up, Megan Hackett, Hillside ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Pinnacle Companies have announced their purchase of Montclair's historic Wellmont Theater.

The Pinnacle Companies, along with its institutional investor, a global commercial property company that owns, operates and invests in bestin-class assets, announced that the firms have collaborated to purchase the Wellmont Theater. 

The team is currently ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Employees at the Pathmark in Lackawanna Plaza received termination notices on Monday.

This news came as a surprise to some, since the parent company Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company did not list the store as one slated for closure. On July 20, A&P corporate released a list of stores being sold and others slated for closures. However, the Lackawanna Plaza store was not ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - An early dismissal has been declared for Montclair Public Schools due to the weather forecast for Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

The following message was sent to Montclair Families:

Based on the impending snow storm, Montclair Public Schools will have an early dismissal using the abbreviated day schedule on Wednesday, February 20.

Please see below for your ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - When Dr. Marcheta P. Evans takes office as the new president of Bloomfield College June 1, she will be both the first woman and African American to lead the college in its 150-year history.

“I am so humbled and honored to be selected as the 17th President of Bloomfield College. This is truly the fulfillment of a dream that was inspired by my grandparents as ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - A two-hour delayed opening schedule will go into effect for all Montclair Public Schools for Wednesday, February 13, officials announced.

As a result of potentially icy road conditions in the morning, school officials have stated the following:

"...all Montclair Public Schools and offices will have a two-hour delayed opening Wednesday, Feb. 13. Your ...

TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a state of emergency beginning Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 5:00 a.m. ahead of the anticipated winter storm. The storm is expected to start tomorrow and continue throughout the day. Executive Order No. 57 declares a state of emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed ...

Washington, DC − Congresswoman Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced legislation to cut down wasteful spending by Cabinet officials and increase transparency for taxpayers on renovation and decorating expenses at federal agencies. The Reining In Irresponsible Decorating Expenses (RIIDE) Act is a bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Congressman Mark Meadows ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - In a historic decision Monday night, the Montclair planning board unanimously voted to approve the MC hotel.  In what looked like wasn't going to happen when Peg Seip raised last-minute traffic concerns, thus causing a lengthy discussion to ensue, the board then unanimously decided to approve the MC Hotel.

During the Monday night meeting of the Planning Board that ...

NEWARK, NJ -- The Vatican announced on Saturday that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, formerly the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, has been defrocked. It is believed to be the first time an American archbishop has been removed from the ministry following accusations of sexual abuse. 

According to the Catholic Standard, The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - A 28-year-old Montclair man was arrested in Newark in connection with a shooting that occurred in the vicinity of the Finest Cuts Unisex barbershop, Montclair Police officials annouced Tuesday.

On November 17, 2018, at approximately 7:00PM, officers were dispatched to the area of Bloomfield Avenue
and Mission Street on a report of shots fired.

Upon ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ –Two Montclair police officers were promoted and one achieved permanent status during a swearing-in ceremony held Monday, February 11 in Municipal Council Chambers.

Municipal Clerk Linda Wanat administered the oath of office to Michael DeGrazio, Kevin Webb and Erica Febus.

Promoted to Lieutenant:

Michael DeGrazio joined the Department 2004 before being assigned ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Police officials are on the lookout for a man who is suspected of robbing the CVS on Claremont Avenue on Wednesday.

According to reports, a man demanded money from a cashier at the CVS store on Claremont Avenue around 1:51am.

He approached the checkout counter wearing a jacket with the hood up and several items from the store.

"As the cashier ...

NEWARK, NJ -- The Vatican announced on Saturday that Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, formerly the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, has been defrocked. It is believed to be the first time an American archbishop has been removed from the ministry following accusations of sexual abuse. 

According to the Catholic Standard, The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Talk about getting your heart shattered on Valentine’s Day.
 
After Bloomfield rallied from a 14-point deficit to take a 6-point lead with three minutes to play, Montclair senior Charles Murphy hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to propel the Mounties past the Bengals 54-51 in an SEC Liberty Division boys varsity basketball contest on Thursday at Bloomfield High ...