{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6753786ea8461f164e67bf3a/68afb10767c7fac20cbe96d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Montclair High Takes a Rankings Hit, a $7.5M Listing Shock, and Daikichi Rumors Swirl?","description":"<p>This week on <em>The Montclair Pod News</em>, we’re covering a packed lineup of local stories and some irresistible neighborhood gossip. Montclair High School slipped in the latest <a href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/rankings-overview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>U.S. News &amp; World Report</em> rankings</a>, falling from #55 to #95 in the state — sparking debates about test scores, funding, and what really defines success in our schools.</p><p><br></p><p>We also take a peek inside a jaw-dropping $7.5 million listing for a two-family home once tied to Kool &amp; the Gang — is it worth the price tag? Over in Watchung Plaza, renovations are nearly complete, promising a safer and more welcoming space for the community.</p><p><br></p><p>And in the rumor mill: beloved sushi spot Daikichi might be making a comeback. Plus, we share the quirky story of how a New Jersey rest stop meant to honor Toni Morrison ended up bearing Bruce Willis’s name instead.</p>","author_name":"Montclair Pod LLC"}