By Kelly Nicholaides for Montclair Local Princeton resident Reed Gusciora planned to move in order to run for re-election to Assembly after his legislative district changed. Instead of introducing himself […]
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Furloughed workers share their stories in Montclair of government shutdown
Furloughed federal government workers met at the Montclair Bread Company to share their stories of living without paychecks on Friday, Jan. 18, the 28th day of the government shutdown.
News in brief: Jeh Johnson, Jim Axelrod at Temple Ner Tamid
Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will be in dialogue with Jim Axelrod of CBS News on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad St., […]
Elections: Long hours, hot days, cold nights don’t stop these door knockers
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news In a state known for its toxic waste dumps, most homeowners don’t slam the door on a Clean Water Action canvasser, especially one that is […]
Montclair’s Mikie Sherrill elected to U.S. Congress
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news Montclair’s Mikie Sherrill has won the seat for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Sherrill, a Democrat, is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and a […]
Steady voter turnout for midterms in Montclair
By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news There’s been a steady string of voters in Montclair despite the rain poll workers are reporting. Those voters include Montclair resident Mikie Sherrill who is […]
Joe Biden rallies crowd at Montclair University
Vice President Joe Biden was at Montclair State University Wednesday, Sept. 5, campaigning for Congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill.
Thousands of paper swans honor children separated at the border
Maya Stein began making origami swans on June 20 to recognize every child separated from his or her parents seeking asylum at the border under the administration’s current zero tolerance immigration policy.
Montclair residents, clergy protest child separations at border
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The separation of children from their parents at the United States border has prompted protests from groups and houses of worship in the Montclair area. Since […]
Campaign signs on Montclair High School lawn questioned
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Who placed the campaign signs on the Montclair High School Lawn? No one knows it seems, but it goes against township code. Signs supporting candidate Mikie […]
Montclair councilman considering 11th District run
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Could Township Councilman Bill Hurlock be running against Mikie Sherrill for Congress in the 11th District? It’s a possibility, the First Ward councilman said last Friday. […]
Montclair clergy plead not guilty following DREAM Act sit-in
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Three Montclair clergy members had their first day in court on Tuesday, but it’s not over yet. Rabbi Elliott Tepperman of Bnai Keshet and Revs. Ann […]
Frelinghuysen to step down at end of term
One of Montclair’s congressional representatives will not be seeking reelection this year. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) announced Monday that he will be retiring when his term expires at the end […]