Every week, we gather the highlights you missed in the news this week in Montclair, Bloomfield, + beyond. Among the local headlines: the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade;…
Essex County
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 +…
Must-Visit Garden + Plant Shops in North Jersey
Seasonal plantings are the best way to spruce up your outdoor living space — especially during the summer. Gardening is one of the best summer hobbies when the weather gets…
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…
Where to Find Kouign-Amann in North Jersey
The kouign-amann is a delicious, buttery Breton cake popular in French pâtisseries and Japanese bakeries. This round, multi-layered pastry literally means ‘bread and butter’ in Breton, a language spoken in…
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…
All About Queen Latifah + Her New Jersey Roots
New Jersey has been home to many celebrities — and during Pride Month, we take the time to celebrate a New Jersey icon who officially came out last year. Singer,…
Where to Take Your Parents Out to Eat in North Jersey
If your parents or parent-figures come into town — or even if they live in the area — they deserve to be treated to the best New Jersey can offer.…
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…
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…
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…
A Look at Montclair’s Blue Counseling & Wellness Center
Many of us are no strangers to mental health issues, especially while living through a variety of global economic changes, pandemic lockdowns, and drastically changing political climates. Seeking help and…