🌱 Patch AM: How Montclair Pride powered through rain and setbacks to celebrate love.

And check out Watchung Booksellers Hosts Cynthia Green, "Through the Years" on the Montclair Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What’s really holding up Montclair’s long-closed Harrison Avenue firehouse?

Also, don’t miss Watchung Booksellers Hosts Global Bestselling Author Bonnie Garmus on the Montclair Patch calendar

Around Montclair: Parking Wars + School Finances + ICE Detainee Released

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

🌱 Patch AM: HS Football Player From Montclair Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination

Also, don’t miss UNCF New Jersey Walk for Education on the Montclair Patch calendar

HS Football Player From Montclair Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination

This outstanding athlete from Montclair coaches younger athletes, volunteers in his community, and has faced adversity on and off the field.

Montclair Letter To The Editor: ‘Remembering Dr. Sheila A. Bond’

Alan Bond, a candidate in the NJ-11 congressional race, said he carries his late wife’s memory in his heart as their family mourns.

'Opera And Broadway' Fundraising Event In Montclair Will Boost Local Music Society

The Szabo Chamber Music Society will host the fall fundraising event on Oct. 17.

🌱 Patch AM: Nonprofit Theater Company In Montclair Opens New Season With ‘Pipeline’

Coming up: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Montclair Patch calendar

Declutter Your Bookshelves: Montclair Library Taking Donations Ahead Of Fall Sale

Donated items will be sold at the library’s upcoming book sale.

Nonprofit Theater Company In Montclair Opens New Season With ‘Pipeline’

The Vanguard Theater will open its new season with a drama about race, education, parenthood and the pressures facing young Black men.

Art Uncorked: Montclair Art Museum Will Host Fall Fundraiser

The museum’s signature autumn fundraiser combines a cocktail party with a curated silent art auction.

🌱 Patch AM: Montclair Man Allegedly Exposed Himself On Church Street, Resisted Arrest

You won’t want to miss MBA Open House at Berkeley College on the Montclair Patch calendar

Montclair Man Allegedly Exposed Himself On Church Street, Resisted Arrest

He was allegedly seen putting his hands in his pants and exposing himself, police said.

These Weird-Looking Tubes Catch NJ Parking Violators–And They’re Popping Up Everywhere

The sudden proliferation of automatic traffic monitoring devices like the SafetyStick has been sparking debate in New Jersey.

Car Stolen Near Montclair Library, Key May Have Been Inside: Police

The theft took place on South Fullerton Avenue, authorities say.

Thief Swipes Porta Potty From Work Site In Montclair

It was valued at $725, police said.

🌱 Patch AM: NJ Coffeeshop Known For International Flavors Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Make time for Watchung Booksellers Hosts Alice Elliott Dark for New Release of In the Gloaming on the Montclair Patch calendar

NJ Coffeeshop Known For International Flavors Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Bleu Coffee has become known for its single-origin coffees, which hail from around the world.

🌱 Patch AM: Montclair Pride Festival Will Return This Weekend: What To Expect

Coming up on the Montclair Patch calendar: MBA Open House at Berkeley College

Montclair Pride Festival Will Return This Weekend: What To Expect

The free LGBTQ pride festival will include live entertainment, food, drinks and celebration.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Montclair This Fall—And How To Carve Them

Brush up on your Jack-o’-Lantern carving skills before Halloween arrives with this quick guide.

Around Montclair: Medicaid + ICE + Data Centers + Gateway Tunnel

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

New Medicaid Rules Take Effect For NJ Immigrants, More Changes Coming Soon

The controversial new rules are part of the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

‘Sabor Montclair’ Will Offer Tastes Of South, Central America: 2026 Fall Events

“Food has the power to bring people together and create a deeper sense of belonging.”

Popular Diwali Celebration Will Return In Montclair This October

The annual event celebrates South Asian music, dance, food, art and community traditions.

Montclair Board Of Education Candidate Withdraws From Race: Report

There are three seats available on the Montclair school board this year. The election takes place Nov. 3.

Man Hurls Paint Can At Montclair Home, Leaving Pink Mess On Porch: Police

A “criminal mischief” incident involving pink paint took place in Montclair, authorities said.

Italian Heritage Month Events In Montclair, Bloomfield Will Include Dance, Music, Stories

A series of programs in Montclair and Bloomfield will celebrate Italian Heritage Month this October.

NJ Woman Who Co-Founded $300M Company Opens New Store In Montclair

It will fulfill a dream that she’s had since she was a little girl.

Montclair Residents Overwhelmingly Want Shuttle Buses–But Some Big Questions Remain

Should Montclair become a shuttle bus town? A lot of people say “yes” – and would pay for the privilege, a survey says.

Storm Wallops Montclair: Trees Knocked Down, Power Outages Hit Residents

A large tree came crashing down on Cedar Avenue, blocking the road. Residents lost power at several locations in Montclair.

October Events In Montclair: Cemetery Tour, Murder Mystery, Candlelight Stories

The Montclair History Center will be spearheading several spooky events this Halloween season.

Around Montclair: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

Good News In Essex County: Ice Cream + Lottery Winners + Reading Garden

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped Since NJ Legalized Weed, Federal Data Shows

Some people worried that more teens would end up using cannabis after New Jersey legalized it for adults. Here’s what the numbers say.

Montclair 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates

Montclair residents will also vote for several U.S. Congress seats and county-level offices in the midterm election.

Frosty Dreams: Montclair Ice Cream Truck Owner Takes Her Job Personally–And It’s Paying Off

This ice cream truck will come to YOU. Get ready to forge some new memories, North Jersey's newest frozen dessert maven says.

Montclair Seniors Earn Awards In County Art Contest: Here's Who Won This Year

Two artists from Montclair earned awards in the 2026 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.

First Day Of Fall In Montclair: Rain And Cloudy Skies Expected This Week

Leaf peeping season is nearly here, Montclair. See the local weather forecast for the first week of autumn.

Reading Garden At Nursery School In Montclair Is Glen Ridge Teen's Latest Good Deed

A team of volunteers helped to bring the project to life.