First responders took a 57-year-old Montclair woman to the hospital after a driver struck her while she was crossing in Glen Ridge Thursday afternoon, according to police
Essex County
Popcorn on Pause: Cinema Lab Exits Village at SOPAC
SOPAC says the closure is temporary. Local movie theaters have become precious and few.
Sound Baths and Prizes at NJPAC Free Wellness Fair Wednesday
A free, one-stop shop for health screenings, mind-body classes, mental health resources, giveaways and more!
Montclair Local Awarded Grant from New Jersey Civic Information Consortium to Strengthen Local News in Essex County
Montclair Local Nonprofit News has been awarded $80,000 by New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Essex County Details Deer Hunt Plans for 2025
To maximize safety, South Mountain Reservation, Hilltop Reservation, Cedar Grove Park and all parking areas and walking paths inside the reservations will be closed to the public on the days the program is held.
Impact100 Essex Awards a Record $50,000 to BIPOC-Led Nonprofits
This is the fifth year that Impact100 Essex has awarded these grants and, to date, this giving circle has funded a total of $170,000 in Equity Grants.
No Known Threat, No Explanation for ‘Drones on Steroids’
While state officials were told Wednesday that there is no known threat, no explanation given for the increased drone sightings.
Montclair Nonprofit Awarded $425K Bezos Grant to Battle Homelessness
The need is there. Family Promise has received 149 requests for assistance from people in Montclair so far in 2024 and helped about 72 individuals with support.
Essex County Holiday Food Distribution on December 19
There will be 1,000 frozen turkeys and boxes of non-perishable food available on a first-come first-served basis. One box of food and one turkey will be provided to each family or car while supplies last.
Essex County Puts Code Blue in Effect Starting Friday
Code Blue protocols will be in effect from Friday, November 29th at 8 p.m. to Saturday, December 7th at 8 a.m. This is for night time hours only.
N.J. Declares Drought Warning. Here’s What That Means
A drought warning is in effect across New Jersey for the first time since 2016, state officials said.
Essex County, Get Ready to Strut Your Mutt
This month, Strut Your Mutt in Essex County’s Annual Canine Halloween Costume Parade and Contest at three different parks.
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
Here’s a round up of fun local Fourth of July fireworks shows and celebrations to enjoy on Independence Day.
Heat Advisory Issued for Essex County
The Township of Montclair has shared a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service. From noon today through 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, Montclair and most of the […]


