Lori Caplan Colon is today’s Friday Profile. Read about how this founder of the Montclair Speech Therapy practice spends her free time and where she enjoys a night out!
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Dr. Ed Gold Runs 10th Marathon to Support American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Dr. Ed Gold is doing it again. He’s set to run the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., on October 27th.
Baristanet Profile: Shannon DiCarlo
In this week’s Friday Profile, meet Dr. Shannon DiCarlo. Find out where she goes on Tuesday mornings and what she’s listening to these days.
Baristanet Profile: Jessica Troupe
Meet South End Montclair resident Jessica Troupe, owner of Sankofa Cafe. She shares her favorite podcasts, her love of community, and her whiskey of choice.
Baristanet Profile: Dr. Frank Barnes, Jr.
Dr. Barnes has been a South End fixture in Montclair for decades. Read on to learn more about what he listens to and what a perfect weekend looks like!
Elly Otharsson is Putting Montclair on the Map
Elly Otharsson creates handrawn illustrated maps of cities and places she loves to encourage people to explore.
Baristanet Profile: Siona Benjamin
Meet Montclair’s Siona Benjamin in this week’s Baristanet Profile. This full-time professional artist shares her favorite spots for a meal, but won’t give up her secret parking spots!
Baristanet Profile: Krystal Kaiser
Montclair’s Krystal Kaiser knows bath and body and yoga — and she lets us know her favorite podcasts and eateries. Read all about it!
Life after Bradford: Catching up with Naomi Kirkman
The former principal of Bradford Elementary School who retired in 2020 said it was bittersweet but she was ready for a slower pace.
Baristanet Profile: Jen Pattap
Meet Montclair baker Jen Pattap, SAHM and professional baker at Piece of Love Pastries. Check out her favorite restaurants and best kept secret for the area!
Baristanet Profile: Joe Billy
This week’s Friday Profile brings us Joe Billy, an acoustic punk musician and drummer who lives in Clifton and teaches at School of Rock Montclair!
Baristanet Profile: Damon Wise
This week’s Baristanet Profile is coffee-lover Damon Wise, chef and owner of Pineapple Express Barbecue in Montclair.
Baristanet Profile: Jessica Schachter
In this week’s Baristanet Profile, meet Montclair’s Jessica Lynne Schachter, a SAH Mom and newly published author!
Baristanet Profile: Jake Lewis
Meet Montclair’s Jake Lewis in this week’s Friday Profile. He and his family own Baltimore North, a food truck focusing on Baltimore pit sandwiches and crab cakes.


