The day brought together families from throughout Montclair for a day of awareness and fun for neurodiverse children.
Talia Adderley
Talia Adderley is the health and human connections reporter for Montclair Local. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Talia moved to Montclair while pursuing her Master of Science at Columbia Journalism School. Before attending Columbia, Talia attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English. Talia is excited to continue serving Montclair by using her words to inform and unite the community. Get in touch at adderley@montclairlocal.news.
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MHS All Class Reunion Returns Saturday, July 20
The Reunion in the Park, the flagship event of the Montclair High School All Class Reunion will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Nishuane Park
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Omicron Xi Omega Celebrates 40 Years of Service and Sisterhood
In June 1984, 37 women of Alpha Kappa Alpha came together to solidify their legacy in Montclair through serving their community.
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Forum Highlights Montclair’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, Resources
The forum was timely because it also addressed the Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8 housing. Montclair is expected to open the waiting list on June 15.
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Officer Injured in Shooting Near High School, Students Safe, Sheltered in Place (UPDATED)
There was an encounter between an individual in a residence and Montclair police officers. The individual fired a weapon striking one of the officers.
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‘This Old House’ Highlights Glen Ridge Home and Local Artist
In season 45, the “This Old House” crew tackles a 137-year-old home in Glen Ridge. The homeowners, Sunita and Shankar, hope to turn the three-story home into a multigenerational space.
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MHS Students Call for Change: Make Church Street Pedestrian-Only
The students created a petition and look to speak with elected officials to enact change.
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Northeast Students Honor World Down Syndrome Day
The Di Benedetto family educated students at Northeast about Down syndrome.
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Fifth Grader’s Nonprofit, Project Beautiful, Continues to Flourish
Jayla Pitts, 10, wants to remind women of their beauty. Her nonprofit, Project Beautiful, is doing just that.
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Finding Peace: Mindfulness and Meditation to Help with Grief and Stress
At his weekly meditation classes at the Van Vleck House, Welshons uses mindfulness to alleviate the stresses of daily living.
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Seniors Have More Free Transportation Options
Montclair seniors can take the transportation anywhere throughout Essex County and Clifton.
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Connections at Home Helps to Combat Senior Isolation
Connections at Home provides seniors with free laptops and tablets to combat isolation.
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Montclair Police Seeing Increase in Home Break-Ins
Burglary suspects are stealing car keys from homes and tend to look for higher-end cars. They also grab wallets and purses left on kitchen counters. The incidents usually occur overnight or early morning.
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners with YMCA for Membership Discounts
The partnership will offer members of the YMCA a 15 percent discount and a waived initiation fee for new members.
