Author: Michael Schreiber
Booker’s big idea: No federal tax on your first $75,000
Written by: Michael Schreiber
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze — property taxes, groceries, the basic cost of keeping a household running in Essex County — Senator Cory Booker has …
Booker’s big idea: No federal tax on your first $75,000
Written by: Michael Schreiber
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze — property taxes, groceries, the basic cost of keeping a household running in Essex County — Senator Cory Booker has …
8 classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face 1967 was a special year for Ferrari. It was the year of the Dino, the first mid-engine, street-legal …
Why magnet schools in this New Jersey town are at a crossroads
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Montclair has long defined itself by its district-wide magnet school system—a model built on choice, diversity, and integration by design. For nearly fifty years, this system …
Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels brings music & meaning to NJ city
Written by: Michael Schreiber
A Legendary Blend: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels Brings Music and Meaning to Paper Plane Coffee The rhythmic scratching of a turntable might have been absent, but the …
Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels brings music & meaning to NJ city
Written by: Michael Schreiber
A Legendary Blend: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels Brings Music and Meaning to Paper Plane Coffee The rhythmic scratching of a turntable might have been absent, but the …
An interview with New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Below is the transcript of The Montclair Pod’s recent interview with Mikie Sherrill, who was elected Governor of New Jersey and will soon be the former Congressperson …
FBI raids Jersey town over alleged ISIS plot: What we know
Written by: Michael Schreiber
It was a scene you don’t typically see in Upper Montclair: federal law enforcement agents converging on a quiet corner at the intersection of Valley Place …
FBI raids Jersey town over alleged ISIS plot: What we know
Written by: Michael Schreiber
It was a scene you don’t typically see in Upper Montclair: federal law enforcement agents converging on a quiet corner at the intersection of Valley Place …
FBI raids Jersey town over alleged ISIS plot: What we know
Written by: Michael Schreiber
It was a scene you don’t typically see in Upper Montclair: federal law enforcement agents converging on a quiet corner at the intersection of Valley Place …
What would a state monitor mean for this New Jersey school district?
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Montclair’s school district is staring down a December 9 special election with two tax questions designed to close a $19.6 million gap, and the alternative that …
New Jersey-based film fest goes big with George Clooney opener
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Montclair Film Fest Goes Big: Bellevue Reopening with the Sound of Music, Spike & Colbert, and a Clooney Opener Montclair Film Festival isn’t just back. It’s …
A guide to the arts in one New Jersey town
Written by: Michael Schreiber
The Montclair Pod’s exploration of what makes our town tick takes a deep dive into Montclair’s artistic soul, a vibrant scene that’s been woven into the …
A visit to Montclair, New Jersey’s fried chicken oasis
Written by: Michael Schreiber
If you listened to our season one finale, you know we embarked on a culinary adventure across town, exploring everything from hidden gems to gourmet hot …
A look back: 7 iconic moments that defined Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Theo Huxtable
Written by: Michael Schreiber
On July 21, Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at the age of 54. Reports indicate the cause of death was an accidental drowning while swimming on a family trip. …
7 financial moves to make in 2023
Written by: Michael Schreiber
As 2023 kicks into gear, now’s the perfect time to refresh your finances, particularly in light of recession and inflation fears that continue to plague us. …
Webb space telescope reveals thousands of galaxies
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Earlier today, President Joe Biden unveiled the first image released that was taken by Nasa’s James Webb Telescope, which was launched into space in December of …
Your step-by-step guide to grilling the perfect steak
Written by: Michael Schreiber
We’re cooking at home far more often, and for many of us that means more grilling, and for some more steak gilling. You’ll want to make …
Dreaming of the high seas? These cheap cruise tips may be for you
Written by: Michael Schreiber
For the millions of people out there who love hitting the seven seas, figuring out how to book a cheap cruise is like the holy …
Downton Abbey vs… Downtown Abby???
Written by: Michael Schreiber
If you’re a fan of early 20th century British aristocrat TV drama, then you’ve likely heard of the runaway hit TV show and its cinematic offspring …
Behold: The Popeyes fried chicken challenge
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Let’s face it — we can all be forgiven for self-medicating with junk food at various periods during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stress eating is very …
Mullets are back! Here are some of the best from the ’70s, ’80s & ’90s
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Miss mullets? So do we! It’s been rumored for years now that the mullet haircut is making a comeback. In fact, it was less than a …
Classic news video: JFK through the years
Written by: Michael Schreiber
The NBC Universal Archives YouTube channel is a treasure trove of footage from days past, and their mashup of appearances John F. Kennedy made on NBC News over …
The one must-try bacon in every state
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Let’s be clear. This list isn’t based on any type of scientific poll. The very notion that some group of Americans who I don’t even know …
How to grill the perfect steak
Written by: Michael Schreiber
When it comes to cooking a steak, there are a lot of decisions to make. There are all the different cuts: ribeye, New York strip, porterhouse, …
How a $15 minimum wage would impact the economy
Written by: Michael Schreiber
With a new administration in place and new legislation proposed to help those hardest hit by the financial impacts of the pandemic, raising the national minimum …
An afternoon with John Lewis
Written by: Michael Schreiber
It was a warm day sometime around the spring of 1990. I was a freshman at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in the Maryland suburbs just outside …
A closer look at BMW’s 2021 X5 hybrid
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Drivers of the first generation BMW X5 hybrid (aka, the X5 xDrive40e) will tell you that while the SUV is certainly comfortable, includes some nice luxe …
What happened when the Ferris Bueller cast reunited? (Anyone? Anyone?)
Written by: Michael Schreiber
For people of a certain age, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the 1986 movie from director John Hughes, was seminal. I was 11 when it came out …
Guess how much Popeyes fried chicken this guy ate in one sitting
Written by: Michael Schreiber
Let’s face it — we can all be forgiven for self-medicating with junk food during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stress eating is very normal, and some experts …
