@TheWriteJulia

Reporter for @northjersey, @Gannett, covering Montclair, New Jersey. Proud member of @theRecordGuild. TIPS: [email protected].

 Montclair, NJ
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Two days before he shot her to death, Ray broke into Bledsoe's phone and found 'sexts' between her and her lover. #Montclair northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Lover of slain Montclair woman testifies in James Ray III trial

Bakari Burns' testimony was filled with salacious details about his relationship with Angela Bledsoe, which he read from a transcript of “sexts."

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The newest entrant in Montclair and Glenridge Avenue's game of restaurant musical chairs. Welcome, Luigino's. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Luigino's Parmigiana restaurant opens in Montclair, at former location of Salute

Chef-owner Luigino Tripoldi's focus is creating the dishes you’d eat if you were in Italy’s Campania region.

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Emotional testimony in the #Montclair murder case. #JamesRayIII. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Brother of James Ray III testifies killer told him victim had been violent

Robert Ray, the brother of James Ray III, on trial for the 2018 murder of Angela Bledsoe, took center stage last week as the first key witness.

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Now taking reservations in #Montclair. #restaurants northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair's Crosby and Fin reborn as Maddox and Musuko restaurants

The companion restaurants, owned by Essex Restaurant Group, were formerly the Crosby and Fin restaurants, which had been closed since the pandemic.

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The defense portrayed Bledsoe as an unfaithful gold digger with a “big sexual appetite”; prosecutors said Ray wanted Bledsoe to be "submissive." northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Tensions high during opening arguments as James Ray III's Montclair murder trial begins

The prosecution and defense painted differing pictures of Angela Bledsoe and James Ray's relationship and their characters in opening arguments.

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James Ray III, who fled to Cuba after killing his girlfriend in his Upper Montclair home, has said he killed Angela Bledsoe in self-defense. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

James Ray III's Montclair murder trial begins in Newark this week

James Ray III will be on trial for the murder of Angela Bledsoe in their Upper Montclair home in 2018.

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End of an era. #Montclair, #DeCamp northjersey.com/story/news/t…

DeCamp ending commuter buses to and from New York City for North Jersey routes

After 153 years of ferrying commuters from Montclair to Manhattan, DeCamp bus lines will cease all commuter service effective April 7.

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#Montclair parents don't want the old principal, who they call insensitive" on racial matters, reinstated. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair parents rally for school principal, whose job is in doubt following court ruling

An Essex County judge has upheld an arbitrator’s decision to reinstate former Renaissance Middle School principal Joseph Putrino.

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Just six months ago, before approving a controversial contract to cover fires in Glen Ridge, #Montclair officials said they would need no new firefighters. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair fire chief’s request for $1.6 million for new staffing upsets residents

Just six months ago, Montclair inked a controversial agreement to cover fires in Glen Ridge, promising that no additional staffing would be needed.

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The latest controversy involving the #Montclair town council. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair council member accused of conflict of interest in Lackawanna Plaza hearings

Councilor Peter Yacobellis was accused of having a conflict of interest in Montclair’s Lackawanna Plaza development proposal.

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Just checked the @NJTRANSIT train schedule from Montclair to Penn to pop into city. WTH? No direct trains and my usual 5:21 is an hour and 11 minutes??
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Last night, #Montclair had a #MeToo moment. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair council moves to terminate town manager, yielding to angry crowd

The Montclair Township Council, yielding to angry residents, voted Tuesday to start the termination process for Township Manager Timothy Stafford.

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#Montclairpolice officer Erica Petersen "just wanted to give Bobbi and her family a hug." @MikieSherrill, @NewJerseyOAG northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Bobbi Wilson, 9-year-old spotted lanternfly 'hero' from Caldwell, honored in Montclair

Bobbi Wilson, a Black girl from Caldwell who had police called on her while killing spotted lanternflies last fall, was honored in Montclair.

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She moved to Montclair to be car-free. But one found her and upended her life. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair pedestrian strikes are on the rise. Officials and residents looking for answers

Montclair had 47 accidents involving pedestrians in 2022, according to the town’s traffic bureau. Officials and residents seek solutions.

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A doorperson and velvet rope will keep the new #Montclair bar “ultra-exclusive, like Studio 54,” said owner Franco Porporino. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Bar Franco owner wants to bring 'opulent, New York vibe' to Montclair

The owner of Bar Franco, coming in January to Montclair's Church Street, promises it "will be something like you’ve never seen before."

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Montclair just got a wonderful holiday gift! 🎁 northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Last-minute bid saves Montclair’s Freed Slave House. What's next for the historic site

An eleventh-hour push by a group of donors from the Montclair community has saved the James Howe House, one of the township's oldest structures.

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Irizzary, whose father is soap opera actor Vincent Irizarry, grew up in Monctlair. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

North Jersey man pleads guilty to federal charge over Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Elias Irizarry, a former Montclair High School student, is facing up to a year in prison after pleading guilty in federal court.

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The dysfunctional state of #Montclair's town council was on stark display last night. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair residents call council 'broken' as town manager put on leave

Montclair Township Manager Timothy Stafford was placed on leave during a contentious council meeting Tuesday night.

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The shakeup at #Montclair town hall explained. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair town manager could be placed on leave following CFO's lawsuit, allegations

Three members of Montclair’s township council have responded to the whistleblower complaint filed by CFO Padmaja Rao.

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Explosive lawsuit alleges illegalities, discrimination and abuse at highest levels of #Montclair government. northjersey.com/story/news/e…

Montclair CFO sues town manager claiming hostile treatment, retaliation for whistleblowing

Montclair's CFO Padmaja Rao has filed a complaint against Town Manager Timothy Stafford and the township, alleging hostile treatment.

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