Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.
Mayor: “The loss of this bus route will have a significant impact on the lives of residents, especially those who are most vulnerable.”
“She’s a good girl and very loving,” the note read. “I’m so sorry.”
Repairs continue on a stretch of road in Bloomfield that was impacted by a water main break earlier this week, officials said Friday.
The workshops will equip parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults with support and information.
The Bloomfield Planning Board held a public hearing to discuss a potential redevelopment designation for 13 local properties.
VIDEO: Bloomfield’s school superintendent offered a deep dive into the proposed budget. A public hearing is scheduled for late April.
Essex County is getting $46 million to spend on traffic upgrades. Here’s where the money will be spent in Bloomfield.
A one-year term is open on the Bloomfield Board of Education.
In addition to Shamshadeen Mayers, district administrators also gave a round of applause to 10 other local teachers for 2022-2023.
Drivers should plan an alternate route, Bloomfield police said.
Naturalist Ginger Van Ryzin will lead a native tree walk at the park, which is located in Montclair and Bloomfield.
A car was stolen on Watsessing Avenue, and an attempted theft was reported on Berkeley Avenue, Bloomfield police said.
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Bloomfield added four new electric vehicles to its municipal fleet – and more are on the way.
The ribbon was cut on a “state-of-the-art” turf baseball field at Vassar Field, and the Carla D. Ward Softball Field at Clarks Pond South.
Bloomfield residents reported two burglaries last week, authorities said. Here are the details.
PD: One victim sustained several cuts fighting off the robber, who wasn’t able to steal anything. The other victim gave the man her purse.
New Jersey native Al Harrington will be returning to his home state for two cannabis-fueled launch parties.
Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a community meeting for Third Ward residents. Watch it here.
The twice-yearly event is a great opportunity to bring people together and create a sense of community spirit, Bloomfield’s mayor says.
A Bloomfield store sold a winning Fast Play ticket worth nearly $350,000, New Jersey Lottery officials said.
Happy belated birthday, Teddy Speck.
“Join us on March 28 as we explore this long-hidden chapter of wartime Bloomfield history.”
Blink Fitness will be holding weekly weight room training sessions for women at all of its locations during Women’s History Month.
Daylight saving time will end in November – unless a proposed federal law reaches the finish line in time.
Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Hosts Grand Opening Event
Michael Venezia is running for a seat in the NJ Assembly in District 34 (Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Nutley, Belleville, East Orange, Orange).
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission awarded Bloomfield $2,061 as part of its Municipal Rebate Incentive Program.
A Purple Heart recipient plans to open a retail cannabis dispensary on Broad Street in Bloomfield. Here’s what is in store.
Bloomfield council members gave a well-deserved shout-out to some inspiring members of the community for International Women’s Day.
The Bloomfield Planning Board will have marijuana on their minds on Tuesday evening, according to their meeting agenda.
Make that a historic four-peat for Kira Pipkins, who also earns high marks in the classroom.
Hundreds of New Jersey districts may get more school aid from the state, others may lose some. Here’s where Bloomfield stands.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
Nearly two dozen employees at Bloomfield College are reportedly not being offered jobs at Montclair State as the schools prepare to merge.