On Monday, May 2nd, 2022, a leaked draft of the opinion for a 2022 Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, was published in Politico. The text included…
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50 Things to Do in the Montclair + North Jersey Area | June 23-26
It’s officially summer in Essex County, and that means it’s time for all kinds of exciting happenings and things to do in the Montclair area. This week’s local Montclair +…
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Volunteering Opportunities in Essex County | Summer 2022
As the summer rolls in, so do the opportunities to give back to the community. Summer Fridays off from work or just a beautiful day outside make for great moments…
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What to Know in NJ About the 5 Planets Aligning This Week
The June 21st meteorological summer solstice isn’t the only exciting thing happening in the skies this week. On the morning of Friday, June 24th, 2022, five planets will align and be visible…
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Bloomfield Residents Push Back on Opening Up a Taco Bell + Wendy’s
The once-booming restaurant chain known for its ice cream and diner-style menu, Friendly’s, opened its doors back in 1935. At the height of its business, there were over 850 Friendly’s…
We’ve created a local jobs board via our The Hoboken Girl and The Montclair Girl websites on our parent site The Local Girl. Find your next position — like a digital intern, esthetician, and…
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21 Essex County News Stories You Missed This Week
Every week, we gather the highlights you missed in the news this week in Montclair, Bloomfield, + beyond. Among the local headlines: Essex County preps to distribute vaccines for kids…
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71 Things to Do in the Montclair + North Jersey Area | June 16-19
The middle of June means a variety of outdoor summer events happening all over Essex County. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has got you covered…
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A List of Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair + Bloomfield
Small businesses are crucial to economic growth in the United States. Not to mention, they are live dreams for the business owners running them. Over the past year, light has…
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…
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The 1st Ever Montclair Pride Festival: See Photos
For the first time ever, Montclair held its very ownMontclair Pride Festival hosted by Out Montclair on Saturday, June 11th. The Montclair Girl was proud to be a main stage…
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Juneteenth Events + Ways to Celebrate in Essex County 2022
June is a time for many things — Pride Month, the start of summer, Father’s Day, and Juneteenth, which is now a federal holiday. It is important to remember the…
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