Firefighters Anthony Virgil and Terrence Munford attached the red, black and green Pan-African Flag to the pole on Church Street and pulled the rope while a small gathering of residents and elected officials sang, “We Shall Overcome.”
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Local Black History Month Events
We’ve put together a list of local Black History Month events and celebrations happening throughout February.
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Montclair Sorority Chapter Serves Local Salvation Army on MLK Day
Members donated hundreds of bags of new clothing and bedding while preparing a hot meal for residents of The Salvation Army Montclair Citadel.
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Montclair MLK Breakfast to be Rescheduled Due to Storm, Organizer Says
The event will be rescheduled at a date to be announced, Stanley White, president of the Dr. Martin King Jr. Scholarship fund, said on Sunday.
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Lifelong Montclair Center for Modern Aging Hosts January Focus Groups
Focus groups will be held on January 23 at 11 a.m. and January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
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MLK Day Community Celebrations and Ways to Serve
Join a local MLK Day celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lasting impact on justice and equality.
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Creating the Creche at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Montclair’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory invited its congregation to participate in a holiday tradition that originated in Italy — the Presepio, or Nativity scene.
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Montclair Scouts And Reach Out Montclair Donate 100 Trees To Local Families
The Montclair Police and Fire Departments were instrumental in the effort. They arrived on-site to load their trucks with the donated trees and personally deliver them to families across town. Reach Out Montclair also gifted 350 coats to their families through their annual holiday coat drive.
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The Cohome Social Club Expands to Montclair
The Social Club offers a welcoming space for individuals with disabilities to come together, connect, and contribute to their community.
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Montclair Seeks Feedback on Plans for New Senior Center
The Center will feature an open reception area, multipurpose open space for gatherings, classes, as well as office space for the township senior services team and Collective membership organizations. An up-to-date computer lab for peer-to-peer tech training is also part the design.
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Make a Difference this #GivingTuesday: Support Local Nonprofits
You can be the change in your community by donating to a local nonprofit on #GivingTuesday
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What We’re Thankful For
As we gather around to reflect on what we are thankful for the past year, one thing is clear: at Montclair Local, we’re deeply grateful for you. To all our readers, […]
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Preparing Thanksgiving Meals for Those in Need
Salvation Army Corps, staff and volunteers, young and old, came together Wednesday to prepare Thanksgiving meals in Montclair.
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Winners of Fifth Annual Scarecrow and Pumpkin Friends in the Gardens
More than 900 visitors voted in real-time online for the best submission in each category.
