See Bloomfield Polling Places For 2021 General Election

Bloomfield residents who choose to vote in-person will head to the polls on Tuesday.

Bloomfield Township: Virtual First Ward Community Meeting To Take Place Wednesday, November 3 At 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Mundell will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Wednesday, No ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield To Hold Free Shredding Event For Residents On Saturday, November 6 At Pulaski Park

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A free shredding event will take place at the Pulaski Park parking lot on Saturday, November 6 between 9am-12pm. The s ...

Bloomfield 2021 Election Voter Guide: See The Candidate List

Bloomfield voters will pick members of their local school board. Here are some other choices that will appear on the ballot.

Immigration Advocates Keep Pressure On Biden As He Visits NJ

New Jersey activists continue to demand a federal “pathway to citizenship” for millions of undocumented immigrants.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Health & Human Services (BDHHS) Provides COVID-19 Vaccines To Residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The BDHHS is now offering Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Bloomfield residents. A clinic w ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Releases Statement On Bloomfield College

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the announcement that Bloomfield College, like numerous small, private colleges throughout the country was f ...

Essex County Gets $2M From Feds For COVID ‘Reimbursements’

The FEMA funding will help the county pay for previous pandemic-related expenses, including vaccine and testing sites.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield NJ TV Recognized As State Leader And Award Winning Station

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield NJ TV (WBMA-TV) has been recognized by the JAG Awards for its exceptional broadcasting work over the past y ...

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Learn About Voter Registration, 2021 Election In Bloomfield

The Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission will host a voter registration information session on Oct. 6.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Seeking Qualified Engineer To Conduct Stormwater Mgmnt Study To Combat Future Flooding

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township is seeking a qualified engineering consultant to perform a detailed stormwater management study. This stu ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Fire Department Trains And Certifies 35 Members In National Fire Academy Class

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The Bloomfield Fire Department recently had 35 members trained and certified as Incident Safety Officers. This 16 hour ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission To Host Voter Registration Info Session Oct 6 At 7pm Via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission will host a voter registration information session on October 6 at 7pm over Zoo ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Commuter Shuttle Bus To Resume Service Monday, September 27

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following a 20 month hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bloomfield Commuter Shuttle bus will resume service on Monday, Septem ...

Back Rent Down In Essex County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Essex County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

‘Memorable’ Bloomfield Police Promotions Marked By Diversity

Promoted cops included the first openly gay BPD officer, and the force’s first African American sergeant in 37 years.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Community Farmers Market Kicks Off Tuesday, September 21

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is set to launch its Community Farmers Market on Tuesday, September 21 in the Bloomfield Pu ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Pickleball And Tennis Courts

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Monday, Bloomfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony for brand new pickleball and tennis courts located at Memorial Pa ...

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

2,977 Lights In Bloomfield Will Honor 9/11 Victims On Saturday

In honor of the lives lost, 2,977 luminary bags will be lit and placed around the Town Green, and will remain there until 9:11 p.m.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield To Waive Construction And Zoning Code Permit Fees After Unprecedented Flooding

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Due to the unprecedented flooding caused by Hurricane Ida and the damages experienced by Bloomfield residents, Mayor V ...

Bloomfield Township: Garbage Collection Change Due To Storm!

The garbage collection that was canceled Thursday will be collected this Monday, September 6th. There will be no cardboard recycling pic ...

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Community Farmers Market To Open Every Tuesday, 9/21 Through 11/9

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is pleased to announce it will be launching a Community Farmer's Market on Tuesday, Septemb ...

Bloomfield Nonprofit Battles To Preserve Legacy Of Columbus

An Italian American anti-bias group in Essex County isn’t giving up the fight to preserve Columbus Day as a school holiday.

Illegal Markets Will Thrive In NJ Towns With Weed Bans: Advocates

Towns across New Jersey are banning cannabis businesses. But marijuana sales are already taking place there – and will continue, some say.

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Essex County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Bloomfield residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Essex County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Bloomfield Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Essex County decreased recently.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Firefighters Take Part In Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace Certification

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Members of the Bloomfield Fire Department command staff have recently completed a 14 hour training and certification c ...

Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board To Consider New Applications

The Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board will consider two vacancy decontrol applications at its next meeting.

Essex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Bloomfield area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Lion Gate Park Is Roaring Good Addition To Bloomfield

A flood-prone former industrial site in Bloomfield has been transformed into a public park and green space.

Unemployment Decreases In Bloomfield Area: Feds

Essex County's unemployment rate is higher than the New Jersey average.

Bloomfield Voter Polling Places For 2021 Primary Election

New Jersey is getting closer to the 2021 primary election, which takes place on June 8. Here’s where to vote in Bloomfield.

2021 Primary Election Day In Bloomfield: When, Where To Vote

The primary election is June 8. Check out our voter’s guide for Bloomfield before you cast your ballot.

Bloomfield Coronavirus Updates: How Many Vaccines, Cases?

See the latest stats for Bloomfield. Learn how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County.

Virtual Third Ward Community Meeting In Bloomfield

Bloomfield mayor Michael Venezia will join third ward councilwoman Sarah Cruz at a public meeting on June 2.

Bloomfield COVID Vaccine Numbers Rise: See Updated Total

There are about 50,000 people living in Bloomfield. Here’s how many are vaccinated against COVID-19, NJ health officials say.