Liz George

Montclair

Publisher at Montclair Local

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Articles

94-Year-Old Grandma Sings with Pride at Wedding (Video)

2 weeks ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

Born and raised in Montclair, Josephine (Lombardy) Ruggiero used to be a singer. At 94, Ruggiero proved she still has the pipes when she brought family and friends to tears after singing at her granddaughter’s wedding on Saturday, June 7. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house, said Ruth Bollo, Ruggiero’s daughter and co-owner of Park Street Auto in Montclair.
Woosmash Brings Next Level Burgers to Verona

3 weeks ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

The tagline for Woosmash is “Born in fine dining. Perfected for real life.” It hints at the backstory of this newest entry into local smashed burger scene that started back in 2009. Woosmash opened in Verona in early May. If you were a fan of Bloom, you’ll recognize some of the former elegant Koren-French fusion restaurant space reimagined as a Korean-inspired smashed-burger joint. Woosmash is named after Woosung “Woo” Cho, who was also the owner and chef behind Bloom.
'Dishing and Swishing' with Knicks Veteran Sports Reporter Harvey Araton

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

It’s an emotional time to be a New York Knicks fan. No one knows that better than Montclair’s Harvey Araton. The journalist, author, professor and Naismith Hall of Famer, during his four-decade career, covered sports for the New York Post, Daily News and the New York Times.
NJ Transit Strike: What to Know

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

It hasn’t happened since 1983, but early this morning, NJ Transit workers went on strike after the agency and Gov. Phil Murphy failed to reach a deal with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. The strike could disrupt the daily commutes of approximately 350,000 individuals across New Jersey and New York.
First Look at 'The Interviews' with Democrats Running for Governor

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

New Jersey’s primary election – June 10 – is just weeks away and mail-in voting has already begun. Democrats voting in the primary will choose between six candidates running for governor. Montclair Local got an exclusive first look at “The Interviews” — a series of long-form, one-on-one interviews with all six candidates presented by the Montclair Democratic County Committee (Montclair Dems).
Celebrating 100 Years: Yogi's Big Catch Challenge

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

On, May 12, 2025, Yogi Berra, legendary baseball Hall-of-Famer and national icon, would have turned 100 years old. He was one of baseball’s greatest catchers ever. The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center announced a unique way to honor Yogi’s centennial year – attempting to break the Guinness World record for the biggest game of catch ever!Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Bob Costas shared the news after a drumroll from Montclair’s own Hillside Drums of Thunder at a birthday celebration Monday.
Trader Joe's Confirms Plans to Open West Orange Store

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

Essex County has only one Trader Joe’s, located in Millburn, but that’s about to change. West Orange has won Trader Joe bragging rights. “We have plans to open a store in West Orange,” Nakia Rohde, public relations manager for Trader Joe’s told Montclair Local.
Pilsbury School to Close, Building Listed for Sale

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

After more than 55 years as a preschool, Montclair’s Pilsbury School will close in June. “The expansion of the State-Funded Universal Preschool and Pre-K programs in the Montclair Public School System has caused unprecedented challenges for us,” said Cindy Pilsbury Benson, director of the Pilsbury School, in a letter to parents. In her letter, Pilsbury Benson said economic uncertainty and financial constraints forced the decision to close.
Montclair Bike Bus Takes to Streets for 'Kidical Mass' Ride

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

A group of cyclists nearly 300 strong took to the streets Sunday for a seven-mile ride. Starting in Upper Montclair, families rode all the way to Nishuane Park — and back. The goal? To send a message to elected leaders about the need to make Montclair streets safer. The Montclair township council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on legislation establishing a Complete Streets policy.
Race for Governor Heats up in Montclair

1 month ago | montclairlocal.news | Liz George

Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka targeted Democratic front runner Congresswoman Mike Sherrill, in her hometown of Montclair, calling Sherrill “tone deaf” for her remarks about addressing the wealth gap in New Jersey. “Our congresswoman says that the wealth gap can be fixed by making sure that third graders know how to read,” Baraka said, citing Sherrill’s remarks at a recent forum. “I think that if that was coming from a Republican, it would be considered racist,” he added.