New Jersey Is One Of The Least Patriotic States In America, Report Says

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What's The July 4 Forecast For North Jersey?

Partly sunny skies with a high near 84 expected for Saturday.

Boy's Organs Save Others / Bagel Shop Explosion Burns Teen / Christie To Announce Prez Bid / Music Video Proposal

Did you miss something on Patch this week? Catch up with a look back at the top regional stories.

In Essex County: Teen Misses Graduation After Explosion, Christie May Announce Prez Run, Essex Mourns For Charleston, Man Jumps To Death At Mall, Police Chase Carjackers, Alcohol and Trains, Student Achievement Gap, Dog in Hot Car

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Essex County Mourns For Charleston Shooting Victims

One of the victims was a young mother from Newark, who graduated from Montclair State University.

$2B Gambling Ring Busted / Bears Roam School Campus / Body Found In Passaic River / Cops Storm Hotel For Suspects

Did you miss something on Patch this week? Catch up with a look back at the top regional stories.

In Essex County: Terrorist-Related Arrest, Real Estate Ruling, Essex Has Most Homeless in NJ, Carry-On Luggage Change, Heroin Deaths Increase, Free Concerts

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Bloomfield DPW Workers Visit Mets' Citi Field

Town employees return with tips from the official grounds crew of a pro baseball team.

Traffic Alert: Roadwork Begins on Midland Avenue in Montclair

Don’t get caught in the rush; See how to skip the traffic here.

Promprosal Flop / Post-Party Fight / Chaperones Investigated: Best of Prom, Jersey Style

It was a busy prom season in New Jersey. Catch up on the highlights from Patch.

In Essex County: Prom Queen Murder, New Casinos, Yogi Berra, Charter School Controversy, Hedge Fund Scammer, NHL Player Puts Home on Market, High Speed Motorcycle Chase, Best Zoo in NJ, Dog Leash Law, Gang Punishment Slaying, MLB Draft

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Create a Child Identification Kit at Upcoming Bloomfield Police Event

Parents can have their children fingerprinted and have photos taken on Sunday.

Bloomfield Police Replace Boy's Stolen 'Cop Card' Collection

2015 contest winners get new bikes, courtesy of the BPD.

In Essex County: Cops Charge 7th Grader, No PARCCing, Essex Casinos, Black Bear, TSA Returns Painting, Murder in Belleville, Student Gets into 7 of 8 Ivy League Schools

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Bloomfield Cops Host Public Neighborhood Watch Meeting

The benefits of joining include reducing your crime risk and greater access to criminal information, police say.

Bloomfield Toy Store Hosts Free Event for Father's Day 2015

Father’s Day caricatures and craft event will be open to the public.

In Essex County: PSEG Offers Hot Weather Energy Tips

Save some money this spring and summer by following these easy suggestions.

In Essex County: Hospitals Treat Deadly Disease, 100 Acts of Kindness, Bomb Threat at Airport, No Asylum for Kidnapped Sierra Leone Man

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

In Essex County: Cops Bust 71 Members of Crips Gang, Driver Has Cardiac Arrest on Turnpike, Mental Health Care, Black Bear Sightings, Student Protest

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Five Essex County Towns to Crack Down on Seatbelt Violators - Is Yours One of Them?

Essex County Sheriff’s Office will also be participating in “Click it or Ticket 2015.”

In Essex County: Fatal Penis Enlargement, Mother's Day Shooting, Black Bear Spotted Near Schools, College Tuition Hike, Yogi Berra, Students Protest Dress Code

Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Essex County Freeholders Recognize Bloomfield Teen for Being a Role Model for His Peers

Commendation given to Lowell Kelly-Gamble, a junior at Bloomfield High School.

In Bloomfield: Looking to Dispose of E-Waste?

Essex County will host a free electronics and computer recycling event on Saturday.

PSEG Gears Up for Summer Electricity Surges in Essex County

The utility provider is predicting a summer peak of 10,306 megawatts, up from last year’s 9,474.

Patch Series: Unique Crowdfunding Campaigns In Essex County

Here are four ways to put your money to work for your community.

An Update From Bloomfield Patch

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but updates will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

Essex County Honors Bloomfield 'Superwoman'

Longtime Bloomfield resident Carol Alves-Ward has been active in church, community events.

Essex County: Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste for Free on Saturday

Residents can dispose of pesticides, paint solvents, propane tanks, pool chemicals, automotive fluids and more at annual event.

In Bloomfield: Pizza Party to Benefit Pups

Fundraiser will help to raise revenue for Pitty Rescue.

In Bloomfield: Lacordaire Academy to Host 95th Birthday Party Benefit

Event will feature guest, Mary Elizabeth Hennessy-Shotter, former deputy general counsel for NJ PERC.

Essex County March for Babies Comes to Brookdale Park on April 26

University Hospital in Newark will be one of several local organizations to participate.

Prosecutor's Office to Offer Training for Bloomfield Religious Leaders

Essex County program aims to familiarize clergy with law enforcement operations.

Student Art Competition: Open for Submissions in Bloomfield

Deadline is April 17 for Congressional contest.

Essex County to Host 'Project Homeless Connect Day'

Outreach event will offer meal and resources to local homeless population.

Essex County Commemorates Irish Heritage

Cedar Grove, Bloomfield residents among those honored

Temple Ner Tamid Hosts March Events

Upcoming: Shabbat, Havdalah Café, Rosh Chodesh Women's Group Seder

St. Patrick's Day 2015 Events

What's happening in the Bloomfield area?

Bloomfield Police Seeking Volunteer Auxiliary Officers

Application deadline is Friday, March 27

How to Submit News Tips or Write for Patch Bloomfield

Easy guide for press releases and contributor FAQs

Bloomfield Weather Watch: Above Freezing Monday, Possible Snow by Tuesday Afternoon

Winter Storm Sparta affects traffic and travel across state; Minor power outages reported in Essex and Hudson Counties