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Montclair Schools' Budget Deficit: It's Worse Than We Thought. A New Interview with Superintendent Ruth B. Turner
In a frank and revealing interview on The Montclair Pod, Montclair's new schools superintendent, Ruth B. Turner, announced that the district’s financial deficit has swelled to approximately $18 milli…
Published on 10 hours ago
9/11 Reflections, Bellevue Theatre’s Glow-Up, and The World Cup Ticket Catch
On the September 11, 2025, edition of The Montclair Pod News, Mike and Farnoosh open with reflections on 9/11 and how it shaped their early journalism careers. Then it’s:
Published on 14 hours ago
Back to School, More Town Debt and Gas Under $3
In this episode of The Montclair Pod, Mike and Farnoosh dive into the first week of September in town, with plenty of local updates and a few personal confessions.
Highlights include:
Published on 1 week ago
Montclair High Takes a Rankings Hit, a $7.5M Listing Shock, and Daikichi Rumors Swirl?
This week on The Montclair Pod News, we’re covering a packed lineup of local stories and some irresistible neighborhood gossip. Montclair High School slipped in the latest U.S. News & World Report ra…
Published on 2 weeks ago
More School Drama, A Local Mail Heist & Lead in Our Water?
This week on The Montclair Pod, Farnoosh, Mike, and political correspondent Terrence McDonald from the New Jersey Monitor break down the stories making waves in Montclair and beyond:
Published on 3 weeks ago
Mikie vs. Jack, the Montclair Jitney and Clary Anderson’s Comeback
Award-winning journalist Terrence McDonald, editor at the New Jersey Monitor, joins Mike and Farnoosh for a deep dive into state politics, local news, and Montclair's ever-evolving dining scene.
We ki…
Published on 4 weeks ago
August in Montclair: MedievalFest, End of Summer Escapes and an $11 Million Surprise
As summer winds down and Montclair empties out, The Montclair Pod is here with a jam-packed Season 2 finale to help you make the most of August, whether you’re staying put or sneaking in one last get…
Published on 1 month ago
Going Green in Montclair: Beehives, Solar Panels, Second-Hand Clothing & Climate Hacks
In this episode, Farnoosh and Mike explore sustainability with a Montclair lens. What does it really mean to “live green” in our town—and is it affordable, practical, or even possible?
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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Montclair Art: From Frames to Fine Art, Dance Icons, Tiny Galleries and Colbert's Next Act
Back by demand: It’s our second deep dive into the world of Montclair arts: bigger, bolder, and possibly haunted.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Homeless in Montclair: The Story of MESH and a Town Finding Its Way
Montclair is facing a growing crisis: homelessness. As of the latest count, there are 93 homeless people (sheltered and unsheltered) in Montclair, according to a study by Monarch Housing. That's the …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago