When Alana Schreiber had the opportunity to report on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, it was only natural for her to tell the story of Montclair.
Talia Adderley
Talia Adderley is the health and human connections reporter for Montclair Local. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Talia moved to Montclair while pursuing her Master of Science at Columbia Journalism School. Before attending Columbia, Talia attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English. Talia is excited to continue serving Montclair by using her words to inform and unite the community. Get in touch at adderley@montclairlocal.news.
Posted inCommunity
A Salonette: Bringing Community Discussions to Your Living Room
Compared to the tense moments of a public comment section or the contentious words left under a Facebook post, the Salonette allows its guests to be at ease.
Posted inFeatured
A Cry to the Community: Support the Youth Empowerment Program
The program received a federal grant to support its summer program operations. The funding was put on pause with no explanation as the time to start the Youth Empowerment Program neared.
Posted inArts
A Dance Through Time: Sharron Miller Celebrates 30 Years
As she gears up to celebrate 30 years of her company this June, Sharron Miller looks back at her accomplishments and the academy’s future.
Posted inPolitics
Neighbors Band Together to Hold Weekly Protests Against Trump Administration
Liz Fengshu and Julie Cohen felt it was time to turn their conversation into action.
Posted inCommunity
Brother to Brother: Mentoring Young Men in Montclair
Every Tuesday, young men meet with their mentors to discuss practices to shape them into future leaders.
Posted inPeople
Sandra Long Weaver: Trailblazer for Black Journalists
Sandra Long Weaver, a Bloomfield resident and founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists, was the first Black woman to be managing editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Posted inMontclair High School
MHS All Class Reunion Cruise: Sail the High Seas for a Good Cause
Don’t miss out on the MHS Cruise Scholarship Fundraiser! Book your spot on the seven-day cruise and help provide scholarships for deserving students.
Posted inEducation
Montclair Pays Tribute to Dr. Jonathan Ponds
The community showed their support on Friday, July 19, remembering and honoring the Montclair Schools Superintendent who died on July 12.
Posted inCommunity
Fundraiser to Support Children of Montclair Schools Superintendent
The college fund aims to raise $150,000 for Ponds’s three sons.
Posted inBusiness
Two Montclair Businesses to Close
Montclair is losing two food favorites as Guerriero Gelato and Brick Lane Curry both announced plans to close.
Posted inPeople
Where Magic Moments Happen: Jonathan’s Balloons
For the last 30 years Jonathan Lindner has created the backdrop for people’s special moments and he hopes to do so “forever.”
Posted inArts
Ani Chakravarthy Finds The Right Notes
Chakravarthy rocked the crowd at the Lincoln Center and was recognized for his solo performance. Now, the Montclair teenager is taking his talents to New York City.
Posted inNews
Governor, Officials Announce Plan to Address NJ Transit Train Troubles
Montclair commuters will start paying more today for NJ Transit service, but the timing of the fare hike is a slap in the face after weeks of commuting chaos.