The Future of Uptown, Montclair’s Bunny Boom & Our Favorite Restaurant

What does Upper Montclair need — and what should it look like in the years ahead? This week, we’re digging into the conversation about Uptown’s future, following a community meeting where residents and business owners weighed in on what’s working, what’s missing and what they want to see next.

We’re also catching up on a busy stretch of Montclair school news: the long-awaited forensic audit is moving forward, the district has hired a new communications director, there’s some encouraging news about district reserves, and new data offers a window into just how much students are using AI.

Plus: Why does it seem like there are rabbits everywhere this year? We went looking for answers. Mexicali Rose is making a comeback, a road rage incident on Park Street turns physical, and Jazz Fest is on the way.

And stick around for the food recommendations: our junior correspondents Coco and Priya share picks from around town, and Farnoosh and Mike reveal the Montclair restaurant currently at the top of their list.

Featured in this episode:Montclair's Master PlanMontclair School District UpdatesMexicali Rose to Reopen - The Montclair GirlInstagram Rabbit PollA Guide to This Year's Jazz Fest Coco and Priya's Report: Fave Restaurants in Montclair

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