A portion of West Passaic Avenue in Bloomfield was closed to traffic on March 26 due to an “emergency gas line repair,” authorities said.
Deciding where your child will be next year for Pre-K and Kindergarten? Come and learn all about St. Thomas the Apostle School
Ground has officially been broken on one of the “largest infrastructure projects in Bloomfield in decades.”
Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Bloomfield and Essex County.
Officials: Essex County is planning to give $750K of free legal aid for inmates. But it won’t be nixing a controversial contract with ICE.
Many educators say the complicated state report paints an incomplete picture of New Jersey's 2,100 schools.
The unique musical troupe will perform selections of Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day and Italian music in recognition of St. Joseph’s Day.
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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.
A man clad in all black clothing robbed a woman and stole her purse, Bloomfield police said.
A Bloomfield-based tap ensemble won a “People’s Choice Award” for its contributions to the local arts scene.
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Here’s how the snowstorm is impacting Bloomfield on Monday.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent top police, fire and EMS stories.
Some of the best ways to teach compassion happen with a simple smile. Learn about Bloomfield's award-winning “Start With Hello" program.
The person or persons who spread "white nationalist" flyers around downtown Bloomfield are fighting a losing battle, officials say.
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A Bloomfield High School student is headed to one of the nation’s most prestigious military institutions: West Point.
The intruder may have fled the home through an unlocked kitchen window, Bloomfield police said.
A motorist fell asleep in his car. When he woke up, two masked men were trying to get into the vehicle, Bloomfield police said.
Bloomfield city and school officials are making preparations amid a storm-related state of emergency.
A lauded educator, writer and child of the 1960s civil rights movement has entered the history books at Bloomfield College. (VIDEO)
Partnership Will Increase Access to Integrated Care Services for Veterans and Underserved Populations
The “Techniques of Alcohol Management Training” session is open to local vendors, caterers and bartenders.
Church leaders released a list of priests "credibly accused" of child sex abuse. Some have ties to Bloomfield.
Bloomfield officers responded to a report of "shots fired" near Foley Field. They found casings from either a blank gun or a starter pistol.
Participants at the Bloomfield public discussion will learn common risk factors for suicide, and how to spot “warning signs” in others.
Bloomfield preps for possible snow and ice on Feb. 12. Public schools are closed.
An 83-year-old woman died after a fire took place at a Bloomfield home, authorities said.
The caller said that he placed a bomb at the IHOP “several days ago” and planned to detonate it, Bloomfield police said.
A coalition of grassroots groups held a public forum on immigration rights and driver’s licenses at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter: Browny’s former family couldn’t take him on their move. So they entrusted him to a friend… who set him loose.
Bloomfield police made an arrest in connection with a robbery that took place on Ashland Avenue, authorities said.