Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Bloomfield and Essex County.
A public forum on May 23 aims to create an “open dialogue” between local police, town leaders and the Bloomfield community.
National Nurses Week (May 6th - May 12th)
The Bloomfield Police Department will hold a town-wide “Neighborhood Watch” meeting on Thursday, May 3.
The new "Patch Mayor" program is recruiting residents to sound the alarm about local events and issues.
St. Thomas the Apostle School students were inducted into Pack 22 and got congratulations from several local community leaders.
Bloomfield public schools are closed on Wednesday, March 7 due to the storm forecast. See other Bloomfield storm prep info here.
Board member, Dr. Tekeyah Sears, and the "I AM" Project are a great example of the positive impact on community
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is funded in part by Partners for Health
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.
Game on, potholes. Bloomfield is coming at ya.
The Bloomfield Police Department is teaming up with the Bloomfield Cruisers for their annual bicycle drive, which benefits local children.
Up to $100,000 will be distributed among 10 award winners in 2018
See the location of the store that sold the winning ticket and the lucky numbers for the Jan. 11 Jersey Cash 5 drawing here.
Reality series “Strange Inheritance” will air an episode that delves into the now-famous find in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
The Indian Trails plaque was stolen from a park near the Essex County Courthouse, possibly to be sold as scrap metal, some locals speculate.
The rabbit is a favorite among Bloomfield kids, who can practice their reading skills on her because she “listens without judgement."
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It’s been almost two years, but the Homeless Animal Adoption League of Bloomfield is almost set for its move to Clifton.
Students at St. Thomas the Apostle School collected "Treats for Troops" in Bloomfield.
See the lucky Bloomfield store and the winning numbers for the Oct. 14 drawing here.
A longtime Bloomfield union leader was honored as part of Essex County’s 2017 Italian Heritage Month Celebration.
A total of 14 new restaurants have opened in Bloomfield's special improvement district over the last two years, the BCA stated.
See the locations of the lucky Essex County stores here.
One of life’s most basic needs is a roof over your head, Essex County contractor Chuck Anania says.
The 2nd Annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk will be in tribute to Megan Macaluso, 19, a Bloomfield native who lost her battle to cancer.
See the winning numbers and find out which Bloomfield store sold a $5,000 ticket for the Aug. 15 Mega Millions drawing.
Aldrin, a New Jersey native and U.S. Air Force veteran, is the living embodiment of the motto “Aim High,” organizers said.
A Bloomfield store sold a $5,000 winning ticket for the July 7 Mega Millions drawing, lottery officials say. See the winning numbers here.
A “Pride Picnic” will be held at Brookside Park in Bloomfield for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.
Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield hosted hundreds of local champions for Essex County’s annual Special Olympics competition.
See what a $931,000 expansion project will bring to Watsessing Park in Bloomfield.
The Bloomfield scouts paid homage to female pioneers such as Cleopatra, Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman. See the full list here.
See the list of Essex County high achievers who will be honored at the NAACP’s 104th Freedom Fund Gala.
The new walkability initiative aims to create more accessible, community-friendly walking paths. Read on for details.
Archivist Leonard DeGraaf will speak about his book, 'Edison & the Rise of Innovation,' on March 28.
“Mom, I know with everything that I'm going through there are other kids that don't make it to see another birthday… How can we help them?”