On today's episode of Humans of Montclair, Anna sits down and speaks to Congressowman Mikie Sherrill, one of Montclair's congressional representatives. Mikie Sherrill represents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, which encompasses parts

Michael Callejas

Aug 2nd, 2022 20m 20s

To say that Michael Callejas is involved with Montclair's community is an understatement. He knows everyone. He's a kind, compassionate, approachable member of our community. He is also a rising sophomore at Montclair State University and an i

Ira Wagner

Jul 13th, 2022 34m 23s

On today’s episode of humans of Montclair, I interviewed Ira Wagner, the Executive Director of the Montclair Art Museum. Together, we discussed the Museum's history, the significance behind each work of art and MAM exhibits, the merge with the

IX: Local Coffee

Jun 7th, 2022 30m 54s

On today's episode of Humans of Montclair, I interviewed Robert Genovese of Local Coffee Montclair. Together we had a conversation about the story behind local, working in the hospitality business, local’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loc

VIII. JAÉ Candles + Co

May 17th, 2022 18m 56s

On todays episode, I interviewed Jada, Ellie, and Taylor of JAÉ Candles + Co. The three girls are middle school students from the Essex County area who created JAÉ Candles in the middle of the pandemic as a way to spread love and light into the

VII. The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House and Gardens

Apr 8th, 2022 30m 7s

On this week's episode of Humans of Montclair, I sat down with The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House and Gardens. I spoke to Director of Development Anita Peterson, Eileen Lundberg, Communications Manager at the Montclair Foundation. Lau

VI: Caring Cabarets

Mar 2nd, 2022 21m 21s

On today’s episode of Humans of Montclair, Anna speaks with Co-Producers Andie Earl, Amelia Brubaker, and Ella Freund of Caring Cabarets. The three girls are current students at Montclair High School. Caring Cabarets’ mission is to provide incl

V. Juniper Shelley

Jan 25th, 2022 23m 18s

On this week’s episode, I talked to Juniper who is now sixteen years-old years and a junior in high school. The two of us reflected on her debut album and the silver linings that were brought to the entire processold and of "Juniper" from the f

IV. Terry's Serendipity Café

Jan 5th, 2022 28m 9s

On this weeks episode, I sat down with Advisor Ed Carine and Staff Member and Montclair High School Senior Tyler Grisafi of Terry’s Serendipity Café. Serendipity Café was established in Montclair two decades prior after a shooting in the Montcl

III. Montclair Community Farms

Dec 20th, 2021 49m 44s

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Lana Mustafa and Maia Mitchell of the Montclair Community Farms. Together, we discussed the history of Montclair Community Farms, what being an urban farm is all about (e

II. Aaron Reznik and Matt Slowinski of First Serve Tennis Academy

Oct 27th, 2021 32m 49s

Anna interviews Aaron and Matt of First Serve Tennis, the Montclair residents created their Montclair, NJ based tennis academy more than a year ago. During this time they’ve become one of the most loved and successful tennis clinics in the area

I. Anaya Fleming-Thomas and Sam Safirstein

Jun 14th, 2021 38m 9s

On our first episode, Humans of Montclair interviewed rising senior Anaya Fleming-Thomas and rising sophomore Sam Safirstein. They are Chief Partners of the Montclair Students Firm. Safirstein describes MSF as, “A club that takes issues priorit