Group expands to create safe spaces for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Holiday Season Is Also Peak Season for RSV, Flu and COVID-19
Though anyone can get RSV, children and seniors are more susceptible to the virus due to their weakened immune systems.
Posted inSouth Orange
Remembering Acclaimed Actor Andre Braugher, Friend of Montclair’s Howe House
A devoted husband and father of three sons, Braugher lived in South Orange and was among a small group of benefactors that helped purchase and preserve the Howe House in Montclair.
Posted inNews
Ascend Cannabis To Exit Montclair for Wharton
Ascend Cannabis, Montclair’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, will leave Montclair for Wharton, citing competition and parking as reasons for the move.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Start 2024 Smart By Staying Up to Date on Screenings
Your healthcare provider will consider both family history and broader risk factors when recommending screenings.
Posted inCommunity
Make the Season Bright: Join Montclair Mutual Aid and Adopt a Family
“People are struggling right now. If you’re able to help, it can make a real difference.”
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘Trich’ at Luna Stage Tackles Mental Health Disorder with Humor
“Everybody’s got a thing that they don’t want other people to know about. The healing comes from actually talking about it.”
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Montclair Mother Hopes to Educate Others About Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that begins in the retina and is most commonly found in children.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Montclair B.A.B.Y Partners with Your Zen Baby Sleep to Support Children and Newborns
Sleep plays a big role in keeping children healthy, both in body and mind.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘Toothache’ Documentary Highlights Oral Health Disparities in New Jersey
Education, funding, partnership and legislation are needed to create a more equitable dental care experience for New Jersey residents
Posted inCommunity
Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place Competition Brings ADUs to Life
Residents, students, planners and architects gathered to see the future of housing in Montclair showcased in innovative ADU designs.
Posted inNews
Montclair Gets Out To Vote on Election Day
On Election Day 2023, Montclair residents came out to vote in a ballot that included nine candidates running for the Montclair Board of Education.
Posted inMontclair Area
Remembering Mr. Montclair: James ‘Jimmy’ Eason
He was one of the pillars of our community and I knew him as a bridge, across the diverse communities and between the young and the old.
Posted inFamily
‘Jazz House Goes To College’ This Saturday
In the afternoon, a college fair will take place that allows students to mingle with different representatives from over a dozen colleges that specialize in music.
