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1. Bloomfield Police Blotter: April 20, 2026 to April 26, 2026 (secaucusnj.net) — Bloomfield police logged a busy week of shoplifting, package theft, and catalytic converter thefts at local stores and neighborhoods from April 20 to 26. Incidents stretched along Bloomfield Avenue, Broad Street, and several residential blocks. All cases remain under investigation, and police note this blotter reflects only part of their recent activity.
2. West Orange Daily Buzz: Apr. 29, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Bloomfield Animal Shelter is asking locals to donate pet and shelter supplies, including via its online wishlist, to support animals in town. Nearby communities also have upcoming events, from free asthma screenings and Narcan training to fairs, classes, and volunteer opportunities that Bloomfield residents can easily attend.
3. Bloomfield Youth Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary with "The History of Tomorrow" Concert (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield music lovers can mark their calendars for Saturday, June 6, when the Bloomfield Youth Band celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special “History of Tomorrow” concert at Bloomfield Middle School. The evening will feature classic and contemporary works, a world premiere piece, guest artists, and the Bloomfield High School Wind Ensemble, with tickets priced at $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
4. Delaware's Natalie Radecki Named National Winner of Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (themat.com) — Bloomfield High School is highlighted in this year’s Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award listings, with wrestler Saharia Quamina named New Jersey’s state winner and past national winner Kira Pipkins also recognized from Bloomfield. The piece mainly catalogs recent and past honorees nationwide, but it offers a proud shout-out to Bloomfield’s standout athletes on the mat.
5. Montclair Man Charged After Stabbing Leaves Victim Injured Near Bloomfield Border (rlsmedia.com) — A Montclair man was arrested after a knife fight near the Bloomfield border left another man with non-life-threatening injuries this week. Bloomfield emergency responders treated the victim at the scene before transport to Mountainside Medical Center. Police say the men gave conflicting stories, and the aggravated assault case remains under investigation.
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