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Celebrate Juneteenth! 5K Run, Picnic, Festival, Virtual Talks and More!

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers–led by Major General Gordon Granger–landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation […]

Police Investigating Threat Against Montclair High School By Student (UPDATED)

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Police Department released this statement Monday regarding information about a threat to Montclair High School: Montclair Police Department was advised of a potential threat to Montclair High School in the early morning hours. An investigation into this commenced immediately, and deemed unsubstantiated prior to the beginning of the school day. […]

Love Is Love is Love: Montclair Has A Most Happy First Pride Festival (VIDEO)

Montclair, NJ – Montclair is still glowing after Saturday’s euphoric inaugural Montclair Pride Festival. There were huge crowds of happy people decked in rainbow garb. There were neighbors and old friends, as well as new friends — visitors from all over New Jersey and New York who came to party, filling up downtown Montclair with […]

Luna Stage To Host Free Screening of ‘The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain,’ June 18

Luna Stage, Juneteenth UnityFest and Heal America invite you to a FREE screening on June 18 at 3pm at Luna Stage, 555 Valley Rd, West Orange followed by a talkback with Tony-nominated actor Frankie Faison and activist Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth […]

Oh Baby! A Baby Expo Comes To Mountainside

Montclair, NJ – Are you thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congratulations! Preparing you and your partner’s bodies for pregnancy are important factors in pre-pregnancy planning. When you and your partner decide that you are ready to start a family, one of the first steps you should take is speaking to your doctor before you […]

Lighting The Night: Second Annual Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance Bring Community Together

MONTCLAIR, NJ – On Sunday, June 5th AAPI Montclair hosted its second annual Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance at Edgemont Park. With 2,000 lanterns illuminating the park, more than 2,500 attendees heard from speakers, saw performers and sampled a variety of food vendors, bringing the community together in the spirit of remembrance and solidarity. […]

Baristanet Profile: Sharyn Kreitzer

Name: Sharyn Kreitzer Where do you live? Montclair, NJ, near Watchung Plaza When did you move there? 2014 Where did you grow up? Westfield, NJ How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? After 25 years of working in large teaching hospital transplant programs, I took a leap of faith at age 50 […]

Upcoming Events

Van Vleck Gardens Online Bulb Sale

June 13 @ 9:00 am - June 24 @ 5:00 pm

Philadelphia Flower Show Day Trip

June 14 @ 9:00 am - June 14 @ 7:00 pm

Open Level Pilates on the Mat – Virtual

June 14 @ 11:00 am - June 14 @ 12:00 pm

Kraftwerk

June 14 @ 8:00 pm - June 14 @ 10:00 pm

Taste of Screenwriting NEW

June 15 @ 5:30 pm - June 15 @ 7:30 pm

Ben Shahn: The People’s Painter NEW

June 15 @ 6:30 pm - June 15 @ 8:00 pm

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