The Montclair Dispatch

The Michael Aymar Foundation awards $10,000 to two Middle School Students.

The Michael Aymar Foundation awards $10,000 to two Middle School Students. - The Montclair Dispatch This brings their total scholarship award to $57,500 in less than six years, symbolizing the local non-profit’s remarkable impact in the Essex County area. The Michael Aymar Foundation kicks off the season of Thanksgiving with their NASHDO Scholarships to two middle school students at St. Thomas t...

Montclair author Nancy Burke pens female-sleuth driven mystery novel

Montclair author Nancy Burke pens female-sleuth driven mystery novel - The Montclair Dispatch When Montclair native Nancy Burke decided to prioritize herself and her passions, she knew that meant completing her MFA at age 56, and finally creating the work that she needed to create– for herself. In Nancy Burke’s latest novel “Only the Women are Burning” (Apprentice House Press, Octobe...

More than Just a Gym–Bridge Athletics is Back and Bigger than Ever Bridge Athletics

More than Just a Gym--Bridge Athletics is Back and Bigger than Ever In 2018, Montclair residents were introduced to Greg Lawley and the Bridge Athletics team, who brought a new Cross Fit community to the town.

Cuban Pete’s Hangs Banner to Support Black Lives Matter
https://montclairdispatch.com/cuban-petes-hangs-banner-to-support-black-lives-matter/ Cuban Pete's Restaurant & Tapas

Cuban Pete's Hangs Banner to Support Black Lives Matter - The Montclair Dispatch As protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the country, Dominick Restaino, owner of restaurant Cuban Pete’s, felt moved to do something. “Cuba is actually 68% African descent so that is a big indication of why I put my banner up”, Restaino says. His large banner that ...

Sergeant Charles “Rob” Roberts State Funeral 5-14-2020

Sergeant Charles “Rob” Roberts State Funeral 5-14-2020 - The Montclair Dispatch Sergeant Charles “Rob” Roberts State Funeral 5-14-2020 Glen Ridge NJ

Join the Glen Ridge Community in Honoring the Life of Officer Charles ‘Rob’ Roberts

Join the Glen Ridge Community in Honoring the Life of Officer Charles 'Rob' Roberts - The Montclair Dispatch The greater Glen Ridge community is mourning the loss of Officer Charles ‘Rob’ Roberts, who passed away from COVID-19 complications this week at the age of 45. A life-long New Jersey resident, Officer Roberts was an integral and beloved member of the Glen Ridge community. To properly commemorate...