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Missing Person Alert: Montclair Area
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE, NJ - A local woman with memory loss is being sought after last being seen in West Orange, near the Montclair border.The West Orange Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 70-year-old Justina Banks-Freeman, who was last seen around 10:00 AM Sunday near her home at the bottom of Eagle Rock Ave, bordering Montclair. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERShe was wearing a white floral nightgown, a yellow and pink scarf, and blue sneakers. Banks-Freeman is 5’7” tall and suffers from memory loss. Her destination is unknown.If you have any information, please contact the West Orange Police Department at 973-325-4000. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NY Yankees Star Set to Mix and Mingle in Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Step right up for a night of fun and fanfare! On Tuesday, November 19, from 6:00-7:30 pm, Yankee legend Willie Randolph will be making a special appearance at Tierney’s Tavern in Montclair. According to organizers, guests will have the chance to chat with Randolph and take home a special keepsake — an autographed, limited-edition bottle of Championz Gin, upon making a $100 donation to the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. This exclusive release by Golden Bay Distillery pays homage to exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of a champion, like the legendary Willie...
Two girls die at birthday party in fatal Newark, NJ house fire
NEWARK — Two young girls are dead after a horrible fire in this city's South Ward overnight, according to officials. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the fatal fire that killed two victims, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly. "Two little girls were killed in the fire,"...
Montclair Football Snaps Losing Streak, Builds Toward States
It’s been a disappointing few weeks for the Montclair High School football team, but they hope Saturday is the start of a winning streak. The Mounties scored on the first four times that they got the ball against Barringer in route to a 46-6 win at Schools Stadium in Newark on Oct. 19.
NJ’s 3 best hot dog joints are scattered throughout the state
It's not exactly the food you think of when you think of New Jersey. In a lot of ways, we're a melting pot for all different types of food from around the world. Believe it or not, hot dogs are part of that, too. The food you typically think of grilling up during the summer or buying at a baseball game also has some amazing restaurants dedicated to it in the Garden State.
Death of 2-month-old found unresponsive in N.J. home under investigation
Authorities are investigating the death of 2-month-old boy in Union County who became unresponsive while his parents were at work. Police were called late Monday to a home on Pingry Place in Elizabeth on a report of a medical emergency involving an unresponsive infant, according to a city spokesperson. The...
Powerball tickets worth $50K sold at 3 N.J. liquor stores
Three Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold at liquor stores in New Jersey for Saturday’s lottery drawing. Each third-prize ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball. The $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold at:. Super Discount Liquors on Rahway Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County. B2 Liquors on Summer Avenue...
Popular Bar at the Jersey Shore is One of the Best in the US
We all have that one favorite bar we go to. Either family, co-workers, or friends are coming over for the evening, there's that one place we all love and out-of-towners always ask, "Can we go back to that place?" A bar can be many things, a place to wind down...
Sanitation worker killed when tractor-trailer crashes into N.J. garbage truck, cops say
A sanitation worker placing trash into the back of a garbage truck was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer Monday in Bergen County, authorities said. Tenafly police said the worker was in the roadway collecting trash from homes when the crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on County Road, north of the Prospect Terrace intersection.
Homes at or under $350,000 in Essex County, Oct. 14 to 20
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Essex County, all of which featured homes under $350,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
NJ governor steps in after school district shockingly runs out of money
EAST ORANGE — It’s a rocky, uncertain time for teachers and students of Essex County. Schools Superintendent Christopher Irving said the district is unexpectedly facing a $25 million deficit. If no moves are made, he expects his district to run out of funds by May, according to New Jersey 101.5.
Montclair BoE Candidates Weigh in on Cell Phones in Schools
Montclair Public Schools announced in June that it would partner with Yondr on a pilot initiative to address student cell phone use this fall. Yondr created the “Yondr Pouch,” a magnetic pouch that keeps phones locked. In order for students to unlock the phone, they will have to go to the “unlocking base.”
Montclair Students Celebrate National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair students celebrate National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day, says officials.Last week, students and families across Montclair embraced active travel by walking, biking, or scootering to school as part of National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day. This annual event shines a spotlight on the importance of safe, healthy, and environmentally-friendly travel for students.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn addition to the celebration, eight Montclair schools were recently awarded Silver status by the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The schools—Bradford, Charles H. Bullock, Edgemont, Glenfield, Hillside, Nishuane, Northeast, and Watchung—achieved this recognition largely due to their participation in Bike Bus events, organized by Montclair Bike Bus, which take place on Friday mornings.Several of these schools also held regular Walk or Bike to School Days, while others hosted assemblies focused on walking and biking safety. All of these initiatives contribute toward earning the SRTS award, underscoring each school's commitment to promoting safe and active commuting for their students. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Montclair Voices Resonate at Conversation on N.J. Segregation
Bingo cards and redlined maps of Essex County were laid out on tables at the Montclair Public Library as part of a forum on segregation at which experts detailed the local history of segregation and its impacts on the community. At the event by the nonprofit public service news provider...
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