Legislative redistricting explored in Montclair
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair LocalPrinceton resident Reed Gusciora planned to move in order to run for re-election to Assembly after his legislative district changed. Instead of introducing himself to new constituents, he looked for...
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., Boomfield.They will speak...
Elections: Long hours, hot days, cold nights don’t stop these door knockers
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.newsIn 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 nine months pregnant, said Montclair resident...
Montclair’s Mikie Sherrill elected to U.S. Congress
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.newsMontclair'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 former federal prosecutor and ran against...
Steady voter turnout for midterms in Montclair
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.newsThere'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 running for the 11th district congressional...
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.newsThe 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 April, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have...
Campaign signs on Montclair High School lawn questioned
By ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.newsWho 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 Sherrill were placed on the Midland Avenue...