The holiday season is coming up and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Since it is a judge-free zone if you feel that you don’t want to cook that day…
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.
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32 Things to Do in Montclair + Beyond This Weekend | Nov 18-21
Thanksgiving is getting close but apart from such an eventful day, we will still have a weekend filled with a variety of events. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events…
40 Things to Do in Montclair + Beyond This Weekend | Nov 11-14
It is getting a little chilly out but that won’t stop events from happening! This week’s Montclair, Bloomfield, and beyond events guide has got weekend plans covered with parades, concerts,…
Montclair Mom Creates Inclusive Line of Dolls Inspired by Her Daughters
Montclair business owner and resident Ozi Okaro was tired of seeing her children play with dolls. The dolls themselves were the problem: the dolls who were readily available in stores…
This Montclair Resident Paints Lifelong Custom Memories
Essex County native MaryAnna Coleman has been able to accomplish a lot in her life, including following her dream. MaryAnna started painting pet portraits on the side of her corporate…
We’ve created a local jobs board via our Hoboken Girl and Montclair Girl websites on our parent site The Local Girl. Find a myriad of different positions, from associate director of operations to content writer…
Dia de Los Muertos Events in North Jersey
El Dia de Los Muertos is a famous holiday that originated in Mexico and over time, around the world. Translated to ‘The Day of the Dead’ in English, it is…
These North Jersey Dogs Understood the Assignment
Happy Howl-o-ween! The day of trick-or-treating and a weekend of holiday fun is finally here, and it wouldn’t be Halloween in North Jersey without seeing local dogs in their best…
This Montclair Dermatologist is a Frequent Guest on The Today Show
Montclair has a plethora of interesting people, with many unique stories to tell. Jeanine Downie, MD, is one such story: she’s a third-generation doctor with West Indian roots — born…
Meet Husband + Wife Bluegrass Singers Based in Montclair
One of the best things about Montclair is how talented our neighbors are. Montclair husband and wife duo Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff are half of the band known as…
We’ve created a local jobs board via our Hoboken Girl and Montclair Girl websites on our parent site The Local Girl. Find a myriad of different positions, from associate director of operations to content writer…
A Tropical Storm Ida Survivor, Sweet Pattie is Up For Adoption
Pattie L, a Louisiana native turned Jersey girl, is a lovable eight-year-old Pitbull Mix who is currently available for adoption at the Wise Animal Rescue. Pattie was rescued from Louisiana…