Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday celebrated on June 19th and commemorates the date slaves were officially freed. On June 3rd, 2021, Montclair Mayor…
Katherine Chaves Diaz
Katherine Chaves Diaz
View all my storiesKatherine is a recent Montclair State grad who has a passion to explore the world. Apart from her family and dogs, she loves traveling the most. She has fallen head over heels with experiencing the world, trying new foods, learning about new cultures, and getting out of her comfort zone. She's been to 16 countries and counting. In her spare time you'll find her listening to music or daydreaming about a new adventure.
My Stories
How This Montclair Woman Landed the Career Of A Lifetime
By the numbers, Jacqueline Jacobson has had an incredible career as a set decorator. She has worked for 35 years on over 70 films and TV shows, from small independent…
Students of Every Age are on the Move at this Montclair Performing Arts Academy
Sharron Miller, the founder of Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts, started her organization in 1996 with the goal of creating an inspiring and supportive space for children, teens,…
Kalani is a sweet six-month-old lab mix who is currently available for adoption at WISE Animal Rescue. She loves to cuddle and play with her fur siblings. She also loves…
36 Things to Do in the Montclair Area This Weekend | Dec 9-12
The events keep coming, no matter the weather. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with art shows, concerts, kid-friendly activities, and more. Check out…
From Turkey to New Jersey: All About Montclair-Based Brand, Saaf Skincare
A trip to Turkey and the traditional Turkish baths, called hammams, inspired a Montclair couple to start a skincare business. Saaf Skincare was founded by Deemah and Sinan Belal, Montclair…
The Best of Montclair 2021 Finalists Announced — TIME TO KEEP VOTING!
The time has finally come: the finalists for the Best of Montclair 2021 Guide are in, thanks to our readers’ nominations. We would like to thank everyone for nominating the…
37 Things to Do in Montclair + Beyond This Weekend | Dec 2-5
It’s a fun-filled, busy weekend coming up. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with art shows, concerts, kid-friendly events, and more. Check out this…
A Montclair Home Makeover by Interior Designer Julieta Alvarez
Julieta Alvarez is originally from Argentina but now calls Montclair home. She is the founder of Julieta Alvarez Interiors, a design firm that works in both residential and commercial spaces.…
Best of Montclair 2021 Guide: Nominate Your Favorite Local Businesses!
We are SO excited to announce our first annual Best of Montclair 2021 Guide. Our sister site The Hoboken Girl hosts this ever-popular readers’ choice awards event, and so of…
LGBTQ-Owned Businesses to Support in Essex County
There are a plethora of ways to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community, including shopping small, which is easy to do in Essex County. To help with this, we’ve…
37 Things to Do in Montclair + Beyond This Weekend | Nov 25-28
It’s the holiday weekend but that doesn’t mean events won’t be happening all weekend long. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with art shows,…