A pair of teens put their academic aptitude to the test and scored a scholarship from the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Have you ever found yourself saying “This place should be a historical landmark?” Here’s your chance to make it so, Bloomfield.
Eight township playgrounds will reopen on Saturday after being closed as a precaution against COVID-19.
Social distancing and face masks will be required. All children must be accompanied by an adult, Bloomfield officials said.
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Director: "During this time of COVID-19 and lockdowns, the library wanted to find a way to offer increased free WiFi services to residents."
The conversations on racial justice will continue in Bloomfield. See meeting details here.
Bloomfield will hold two, free shredding events on Aug. 1 and Nov. 7 at Pulaski Park. Masks will be required.
The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services has released a survey that will help monitor population health efforts.
A webinar will discuss public health and healthcare disparities in communities of color and social determinants of health.
Here’s the latest update on Bloomfield’s annual Independence Day celebration, summer camps and the Summer Musical Concert Series.
Bloomfield fitness centers and gyms that would like to use township fields can do so immediately, but need a permit, officials said.
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The coronavirus has hit tragically close to home for Marquese Dukes, who lost his grandfather to COVID-19.
“This is my way of saying thank you to all first responders, essential workers and health care workers.”
People feeling cooped up during the coronavirus crisis can visit Essex County parks again, starting Saturday. But there are some conditions.
Some local police departments in Essex County are willing to do birthday “drive-bys” in the coronavirus outbreak. Others are taking a pass.
Julie Murphy has represented clients in domestic violence and family law matters, and was the head of strategy of the Girl Scouts USA.
A new fire engine for the Bloomfield Fire Department will also mean a boost for a municipality in the Dominican Republic, officials said.
Bishop-elect Michael Saporito attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School in Bloomfield.
A website has named the Bloomfield Children’s Library as a “Best Loved Library.”
“Bloomfield is and has always been a diverse and culturally rich place, and we are extremely proud of that,” Mayor Michael Venezia said.
The idea was to turn something wasteful – plastic shopping bags – into something that positively impacts people’s lives, organizers said.
Stores in Bloomfield and Somerset sold winning tickets for the Feb. 3 drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.
Want to support people during their immigration hearings and ICE check-ins? Get trained at a seminar at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield.
A Bloomfield store sold a winning lottery ticket for the Dec. 12 drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.
Dozens of Essex County residents are celebrating a big milestone in their battles against drug and alcohol abuse.
"I wanted to enlighten people on how close we all are to being homeless."
A Bloomfield store sold a Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $328,949 for the Nov. 18 drawing. See the lucky numbers here.
Donation will help Passaic County Sheriff's Department assist families in need.
A paper shredding event for Bloomfield residents will take place on Nov. 2.
More than 100 Bloomfield residents came out to clean more than 20 areas across town.
Essex County Freeholder Carlos Pomares and longtime Newark government worker Carmen Mosca earned 2019 awards from the county.
An Eagle Scout candidate from Boy Scout Troop 22 and his peers helped to spruce up a Bloomfield landmark.
The free Bloomfield shows will include cool cars, food trucks and a DJ. See dates and event info here.
Essex County’s first “all-access playground” has a tentative opening date.
The Bloomfield PrideFest will take place on Saturday, June 15. It will include food, music and displays from local LGBTQ+ community groups.