Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.
A Bloomfield resident’s dogs started barking at 4:43 a.m. Here’s what happened next, police say.
The Essex County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
Official: "We ask that you continue to have patience with our teaching staff as they provide the best possible education for ALL students."
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Essex County.
New Jersey is expected to have its coldest day in years. Here are three dangerous things that can happen if you’re working outdoors.
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See the latest announcement from Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce.
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Councilman Rich Rockwell, who is openly gay, said the restaurant chain has a long history of discriminating against the LGBTQ community.
A pair of McDonald’s restaurants on the Garden State Parkway in North Jersey have closed. Here’s what will replace them, officials say.
The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is doing its part to make sure sleigh riders can have some wintertime fun.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent police, fire and EMS stories.
The Nutley and Belleville Fire Departments assisted at the scene. There were no injuries, Bloomfield authorities said.
There's a Red Cross blood drive being held near you.
Weather forecasters are warning about a possible snowstorm in NJ. Here's where you shouldn't park if the snow hits in Bloomfield.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Essex County.
Public schools in Bloomfield will be returning in-person on Jan. 4. But parents will also have a remote learning option for a limited time.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across NJ.
Bloomfield PD: “The suspect was quickly apprehended and nobody was injured.”
No politics, just numbers. See weekly COVID-19 case and death totals for the entire year in Bloomfield.
As New Year’s Eve approaches, many people in Bloomfield may have a big question: Am I infected with the coronavirus? Here’s how to find out.
Who will represent Bloomfield in Congress for the next 10 years? Here’s how “redistricting” will affect the township.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across NJ.
Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants near Bloomfield are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from stores near Bloomfield.
Another person was almost robbed, but managed to “fight the suspect off,” Bloomfield police said.
Boosters and First/Second Doses are available to protect against omicron and the delta variant, and lessen symptoms if you do get sick.
The mission? Transport some adorable pooches to their “puppy raisers,” who will train them to be guide dogs for people with vision loss.
A driver for Uber Eats lost his new car in an auto theft, Bloomfield police said.
Over 400 families open for adoption this Christmas
"There is no correlation linking this threat to Bloomfield at all," officials said.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Bloomfield Police: A burglary was reported at Temple Ner Tamid. A theft was reported at Sacred Heart Church.
See the latest case and death totals for Bloomfield. Learn how to get a coronavirus vaccine or booster shot in Essex County.
Essex County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.