YOUR IN TO LOCAL LIFE
Meet the people, discover the places and find your next reason to get out in Montclair.
LOOK CLOSER, MONTCLAIR
PerchedIN brings you closer to the people, places and stories that give Montclair its character. Discover local history, independent businesses, community voices and things worth leaving your perch for.
The IN List and More
Spend a little time along Glenridge Avenue and you'll find a street that feels remarkably like Montclair itself: independent, diverse, stylish, a little unexpected and very difficult to put into one category. Read more
I remember thinking: I need to get out of the house. I felt a longing to be around other moms who just got it during this season of life. So, The Living Room was born. Read More
The IN List: GO QUEST YOUNG MAN. The Quest Emporium is meant to be a place where you can wander, discover something unexpected, have a conversation, or simply leave feeling inspired. Read More
Pick Your Poison
Costumes. Childhood nightmares. Cemetery stories. Murder mysteries. Or a paintbrush and a bottle of wine.
Halloween around Montclair isn't just for the trick-or-treat crowd. We think the grown-ups deserve a little Halloween, too.
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LOOK CLOSER MONTCLAIR
The Fix is IN
Before you give up on it, give Montclair a try.
The necklace you miss wearing. The bike that needs a tuneup. The guitar gathering dust. The jeans worth saving.
Meet the local hands helping the things we love stick around, and teaching us a few useful tricks along the way.
A New Way to Experience Montclair From the INside
PerchedIN is growing, with new local stories, events and discoveries added regularly. Join the IN List and see what’s happening around Montclair.
PerchedIN is where we’ll share the Montclair worth knowing: longtime favorites, tucked-away finds, interesting people and history hiding in plain sight. Read our story →
The inside scoop from people who live it. Favorite spots, hidden gems, neighborhood rituals, and local tips you won’t find in a search
Meet Montclair’s newest residents, where they came from, why they chose to land here, and a peek inside the homes, favorite spots, and small rituals that are helping them feel IN.
Whether You’re Visiting, Just Moved, or Already IN
PerchedIN helps you discover more of Montclair, wherever you are in your local journey.
Visiting
Get a feel for Montclair before you arrive, where to go, what to see, and the local favorites worth knowing.
Just Moved
Find your footing faster with welcome perks, neighborhood tips, first finds, and stories that help you feel at home.
Already IN
Rediscover Montclair through fresh finds, cultural stories, hidden gems, community voices, and local perks.
We’re proud to welcome the Montclair History Center as PerchedIN’s founding cultural partner. Together, we’ll share the stories, places and people that shaped Montclair and connect us more deeply to where we live.
FOUNDING CULTURAL PARTNER
History Lands Here
LOCAL BUSINESSES + ORGANIZATIONS
Be Part of What’s Coming
Own a local business or represent an organization?Learn how you can be featured in PerchedIN and connect with the Montclair community.
What’s Coming to PerchedIN
