Spotlight On Bloomfield 'Heroes': Superintendent Sal Goncalves

Want to nominate a local "hero" who's helping Bloomfield during the coronavirus crisis? Learn how to make a submission here.

St. Thomas School In Bloomfield Starts Remote Learning Program

With the mandated quarantine from the government surrounding COVID-19, the teachers and students of STA have prepared for Remote Learning.

Gov. Murphy’s Plan: Send More State Aid To Bloomfield Schools

Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed state aid package may impact taxes in school districts throughout New Jersey, including Bloomfield.

Teens Put Their Car Repair Skills To The Test In Bloomfield

Teams of students showed off their mechanic skills in Bloomfield, earning $30,000 in scholarships and new tool sets for their schools.

Bloomfield Cops Say School ‘Threat’ Couldn’t Be Substantiated

Police investigated an alleged “threat of violence” at Bloomfield Middle School. Additional officers will be in the area on Wednesday.

St. Thomas Robotics Team Preps For Competition, Service Project

Students on the St. Thomas the Apostle School Robotics team have decided to help clean up Clark’s Pond.

School Starting In Bloomfield: Slow Down, Police Remind Drivers

It’s a simple message for drivers in Bloomfield… slow down when school begins. Catch up on the “Stop, Drop and Go” rules here.

Teens Train For Car Repair Careers In Bloomfield Despite ‘Stigma’

“I’ve had some kids look at me weird,” one student said, speaking about his experience at vocational school.

Bloomfield High School Custodian Retires After 35 Years

Mike Bellocchio, the night head custodian at BHS, celebrated a well-deserved retirement after 35 years on the job.

Essex Clerk Says Bloomfield BOE Can’t ‘Nullify’ 2019 Election

A community member called the school board’s decision to move the election to April “one of the worst political stunts taken in Bloomfield.”

7 Competing For 3 Seats On Bloomfield School Board: 2019 Election

The battlefield is set for the Bloomfield Board of Education election this November. See the candidates here.

Bloomfield Schools Name 2019 ‘Teacher Of Year’

A special education teacher at Bloomfield Middle School earned a well-deserved nod of appreciation.

Bloomfield Teen Accepted To 15 Colleges, Wants To Be Doctor

A Bloomfield High School senior has been accepted into 15 colleges, including Ivy League schools such as Brown and Columbia, a report says.

Controversial State Report Grades Bloomfield Schools

Many educators say the complicated state report paints an incomplete picture of New Jersey's 2,100 schools.

Bloomfield Schools Would Get $2.6M More Under Murphy’s Budget

While 197 school districts across N.J. would see a decrease to state aid under the governor’s funding plan, Bloomfield isn’t among them.

You Had Me At Hello: Bloomfield Schools Teach Empathy, Win Award

Some of the best ways to teach compassion happen with a simple smile. Learn about Bloomfield's award-winning “Start With Hello" program.

Bloomfield High School Student Headed To West Point

A Bloomfield High School student is headed to one of the nation’s most prestigious military institutions: West Point.

Bloomfield College Has 1st Female, Black President In 150 Years

A lauded educator, writer and child of the 1960s civil rights movement has entered the history books at Bloomfield College. (VIDEO)

Bloomfield Preps For Bad Weather Tuesday; Schools Closed

Bloomfield preps for possible snow and ice on Feb. 12. Public schools are closed.

Bloomfield Schools Closed On Jan. 31; Bad Weather In Forecast

Due to forecasts of bad winter weather, all Bloomfield public schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 31, officials said.

Bloomfield School Board Gets Back To Business For 2019

The Bloomfield Board of Education welcomed 4 new members, and elected a new president and vice president.

Bloomfield, Clifton Students Get STEM Skills By Repairing Engines

“There are still plenty of myths and stigmas about working as a transportation technician and in other ‘hands-on’ STEM jobs.”

Highest-Paid Teachers In Bloomfield In 2018

Here is a list of the highest paid teachers in Bloomfield.

No School For Bloomfield Students On Election Day

Bloomfield’s public school students will get the day off class on Tuesday, Nov. 6 due to the 2018 General Election, administrators said.

Bloomfield School Director Appointed To NJ Special Ed. Council

Viviana Litovsky, executive director of Westbridge Academy in Bloomfield, will serve as a member of the SSEAC.

Clothing Drive to Support a 6th Grade Class

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Glen Ridge Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

Snapchat ‘Threats’ Probed In Bloomfield, Bayonne: Police

Bloomfield police said the alleged threat spread via Snapchat. A similar probe took place in Bayonne the same day.

Bloomfield Places ‘Cops In Crosswalks’ For Start Of School Year

For years, Bloomfield police have been going undercover at the township’s crosswalks to help protect students as they return to class.

Bloomfield School’s Students Get ‘Breakfast After The Bell’

A pilot breakfast program rolled out at Berkeley Elementary School in Bloomfield.

Heat Causes Half-Days At Bloomfield Schools: Wednesday, Thursday

Bloomfield Public Schools will have half-days on Sept. 5 and 6 due to the excessive heat.

$11M Auto Repair College Opens In Bloomfield (PHOTOS)

Universal Technical Institute’s new campus in Bloomfield offers car and truck lovers a way to turn their skills with a wrench into careers.

90 Bloomfield Students Get Free School Supplies In Livingston

More than 800 students shopped at the 10th annual Back 2 School Store at Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy in Livingston.

Glen Ridge Makes 2019 List For ‘Best Public High Schools’

See where Glen Ridge High School ranked on a list of “2019 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey.”

Bloomfield Schools Closing Early Due To Heat: 6/18 To 6/19

See Bloomfield’s local weather forecast and predicted high temperatures here.

Auto Repair Trade School Opens ‘High-Tech’ Campus In Bloomfield

A new vocational school in Bloomfield is offering a way for car lovers and mechanics to turn their tech skills into careers.

Bloomfield Parents Fight Plan To Put Armed Guards In Schools

Bloomfield School Superintendent: “Unfortunately, we live in very dangerous times.”

Bloomfield Student Arrested, Brought BB Gun To School: Police

Bloomfield police received an anonymous tip via their TIP411 app about a “potentially dangerous situation” happening at the high school.

Bloomfield College Nabs Gov. Murphy As 2018 Commencement Speaker

Jazz great Christian McBride and Chungnam National University President Deog-Seong Oh will also get honorary degrees from Bloomfield College

Bloomfield Middle School Temporarily Locked Down: Officials

Authorities placed Bloomfield Middle School under a temporary lockdown on Wednesday due to an “incident near the school property.”