Bloomfield 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates

Bloomfield residents will also vote for several U.S. Congress seats and county-level offices in the midterm election.

ICE Activity Sparks Shelter-In-Place At Bloomfield School

ICE was back in Essex County this week. Here’s where other recent arrests and detentions have been reported.

Plant a Seed for Peace, Watch it Grow at Home, Honoring International Day of Peace

Women’s Federation for World Peace and Alliance Partners Celebrate International Day of Peace at Teaneck Peace Festival

2 Suspects Tried To Burglarize Bloomfield Car Dealership: Police

They broke a window to the dealership and tried to start cars in the showroom, police said.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sunkist!

Sunkist's coloring is rare for a female...

Juniper Communities Skilled Care Communities Among Top 1% Nationwide with Five-Star CMS Rating

One of only seven organizations in the country to earn a five-star rating overall

Bloomfield Supermarket Sells $30K Lottery Ticket: See Other Recent Winners

Fourteen players won draw and scratch-off prizes of at least $10,000 between Sept. 14 and Sept. 20 in New Jersey. Here’s where they hit.

Bloomfield Seniors Earn Awards In County Art Contest: Here's Who Won This Year

Several artists from Bloomfield earned awards in the 2026 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show.

First Day Of Fall In Bloomfield: Rain And Cloudy Skies Expected This Week

Leaf peeping season is nearly here. See the local weather forecast for the first week of autumn.

Bloomfield's New Home Repair Loan Program Will Open Soon: What To Know

No taxpayer funds support Bloomfield’s assistance program, which is paid for with fees from real estate developers.

Around Bloomfield: ICE Arrests + Property Taxes + Voting + Polluted River

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Bloomfield Property Tax Hike Sparks Sticker Shock, Mayor Comments On Budget

Some homeowners have a fourth-quarter bill that is significantly higher than their third-quarter bill. Here’s why, the town’s mayor says.

Pets Abandoned In Bloomfield: Dog Tied To Fence, Cat Left Outside Shelter

A dog was found tied to a fence near the Garden State Parkway. A woman riding a scooter left a cat outside an animal shelter.

Bloomfield Mourns For 3 Local Victims At 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Luminary bags decorated by Bloomfield students and teachers were displayed around the perimeter of the Historic Town Green.

Car Stolen From Bloomfield Driveway After Owner Leaves For Weekend: Police

When he returned, it was gone, Bloomfield police said.

Moonbeam & Midnight Star: West Orange Adoptable Pets of the Week

Beautiful male and female cats came in together...

Around Bloomfield: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Good News In Essex County: Baby Catch + Selfless Residents + Senior Breakfast

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

Bloomfield Man Shoved Woman, Touched Her Inappropriately: Police

He is also suspected of committing similar crimes against women in other towns, authorities said.

Mystery Solved

The Jig Is Up, Henceforth welcome to the end of extremism, terrorism, gun-problems, and wartime with ourselves: Nicholas Purcell

Bloomfield Will Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

Thousands of luminary bags will be lit in town, including for Bloomfield’s three local victims of the September 11th attacks.

House Fire In Bloomfield Burns Resident, Leaves Home Uninhabitable

Bloomfield firefighters faced challenging conditions, but got aid from their peers in Belleville and Nutley, authorities said.

Ferry Captain From Bloomfield Who Evacuated People On 9/11 Gets Lifesaving Gift

Tony Moyet reflects on his journey from a ferry captain at Ground Zero to his double lung transplant nearly two decades later.

Bloomfield Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows

Bloomfield and many other New Jersey towns have been seeing a steady decline in violent crime since the 1990s.

Bloomfield Honors Local Family, ‘Selfless’ Resident With Awards

The Tice family and Daniel Bitecola III earned 2026 community service awards from Bloomfield.

Around Bloomfield: Paychecks + Electric Bills + 9/11 + Labor Day

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Pet of the Week: Silvertoes!

Sweet & beautiful kitten is looking for his forever home...

Film Crew Visits Brookdale Park In Essex County [PHOTOS]

The county-run park is located in Bloomfield and Montclair. Footage was captured at the tennis courts.

Bloomfield Vehicle Crimes: Attempted Car Theft, E-Bike Stolen

An e-bike was stolen in Bloomfield. Three days later, someone tried to steal a vehicle on Nancy Place, authorities said.

Around Bloomfield: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

‘No Immediate Threat’ From Data Centers In Bloomfield, Official Says

Bloomfield’s mayor asked administrators to take a look at the town's zoning rules for data centers. Here’s what they found.

First Day Of School Nears In Bloomfield: See Dates For Last Day, Spring And Winter Break

Bloomfield students are getting ready to return to the classroom soon. Here are a few other important dates to keep in mind.

Around Bloomfield: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Bloomfield Fiesta Latina Will Feature Food, Music, Dancing, Entertainment

A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will take place at the Historic Town Green.

Essex County 911: Pedestrian Killed + Flowerpot Hurled + Sword Seized

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.

Bloomfield Police Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day Holiday

Why do police announce sobriety checkpoints ahead of time? What are the rules? What should drivers expect? Here’s what the experts say.

Restoration Work At Bloomfield Children’s Library Is Nearing Finish Line

Work at the nearly century-old Bloomfield landmark is expected to be “substantially complete” soon.

Scam Emails In Bloomfield Impersonate School Teachers, Superintendent

Scammers are sending out “phishing” emails in the Bloomfield Public School District. Here’s what to know about them.

Bloomfield Man Accused Of Killing Newark Teen In Hit-And-Run Crash

Authorities have identified the Essex County teenager who died in a tragic car-pedestrian crash.

Around Bloomfield: Back To School + ICE + Governors + ‘Best Place To Live’

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.