Armando Fontoura: “Their participation in this initiative shows just how thoughtful, kind and caring they are about their neighbors.”
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The Bloomfield Center Alliance put a state grant to work in the downtown streetscape – including flowers and new trash receptacles.
Britnee Timberlake: The outreach event provides free wigs and support services for women experiencing health-related hair loss.
Video: A fashion show included designs from the mother of a college student who died when he was struck by a bus in Bloomfield.
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The Nov. 12 event is open to all veterans and active service members.
A highly decorated female wrestler from Bloomfield "shows intelligence and dedication" in her sport.
People can get rid of unlimited paper at the popular event, but they have to live in Essex County. See more details and rules here.
This "star student-athlete" in Bloomfield trains 18.5 hours a week. She is also a National Merit Commended Student and a top scholar.
"Leading a school district is no small feat," this Bloomfield community member says of Superintendent Salvatore Goncalves.
More than 400 Bloomfield residents spruced up nearly 30 places in town at an annual event.
A recent adoption event was a huge success, the Bloomfield Animal Shelter said. Only one adult cat – “Fern” – was left without a home.
The annual event pays tribute to “some of our finest Essex County residents of Italian descent,” an official said.
The campaign – which is operating under the name “Damien’s Voice” – will include a march on Oct. 22 in Bloomfield.
Bloomfield residents will experience "low to zero water pressure" beginning Wednesday night, authorities said.
In past years, more than 14 tons of paper have been shredded during these events in Bloomfield, organizers said.
Halloween season is here, Bloomfield. Find out where to get your pick of the pumpkin patch.
Bloomfield will hold a donation drive on Oct. 1 to support residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Here are the needed items.
“I am immensely proud of Captain Mercado for attaining this prestigious certification,” Bloomfield Fire Chief Louis Venezia said.
The free event will include a DJ, live music, art vendors, art exhibits, face painting, games, food and drinks.
Roll up your sleeves on October 22 for a variety of projects around Bloomfield to help beautify the town and keep the environment healthy.
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Bloomfield.
The Bloomfield Center Festival & Block Party will turn Washington Street and Glenwood Avenue into a place for family, fun and food.
Need to dispose of mixed paper, electronics, cardboard or other “typical recycling materials?” Here’s what to know in Bloomfield.
Bloomfield resident Justin Corino will celebrate his third birthday in October. He’s also beginning his treatment for T-cell leukemia.
Instead of hitting the beach or hanging out with friends, these teens decided to tackle community service projects in Essex County.
Community gardening is paying off in Bloomfield. A councilwoman called the experience “very rewarding.”