BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Cruisers, along with the Bloomfield Center Alliance, will host a police-escorted Parade of Classic Cars next Wednesday, July 28. The parade will begin at UTI located at 1515 Broad Street and travel southbound via Broad Street until they reach the weekly cruise night located on Broad Street between Franklin Street and Bloomfield Avenue.

Interested owners of ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police, Fire and Rec Center have teamed up for Bloomfield's National Night Out event.

On Tuesday, August 3rd, Foley Field will be the setting for a Bloomfield Police vs. Bloomfield Fire softball game, free pizza, Dunk a Cop in the dunk tank, emergency vehicle displays, bounce houses and an outdoor movie - McFarland USA. 

Previously, ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce that this Friday’s entertainment for its “al fresco” dining series Dinner Under the Stars will bring a unique and special experience to downtown Bloomfield.  The organization is teaming up with two noted dance companies – Mosaic Dance Theater Company and Viva Flamenco – to share the ...

Welcome back
Your dreams were your ticket out
Welcome back
To that same old place that you laughed about

Well, the names have all changed
Since you hung around
But those dreams have remained
And they've turned around

Forty five years ago, John Sebastian sang a wildly popular song called 'Welcome Back', which was theme song for the hit television show 'Welcome Back ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Provisions requiring the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the effectiveness of three-point seatbelts on school busses passed in Congress Friday with bipartisan support. 

The legislation was initially introduced to Congress as part of the SECURES Act by Representative Josh Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District .

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--On June 23rd, Bloomfield Police Officers responded to The Town Pub, located at 383 Broad Street on a reported armed robbery.

As diners were seated at an outdoor table of the establishment, a male suspect approached them with a handgun and demanded their belongings.  The victims gave up their cell phon, wallets and keys.  The suspect then got into a silver Chevy Malibu ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police, Fire and Rec Center have teamed up for Bloomfield's National Night Out event.

On Tuesday, August 3rd, Foley Field will be the setting for a Bloomfield Police vs. Bloomfield Fire softball game, free pizza, Dunk a Cop in the dunk tank, emergency vehicle displays, bounce houses and an outdoor movie - McFarland USA. 

Previously, ...

Shoplifting: 

07/16/2021-Tequaryn Warren Age 48 of Montclair, NJ. Officers responded to 60 Orange Street (Home Depot) on report of a shoplifter in custody. Officers spoke with Loss Prevention who had Mr. Warren in custody for attempting to shoplift a Dewalt drill valued at $159.00. Mr.  Warren was processed and released with a pending court date. 

07/16/2021-Officers ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Family, friends and fellow firefighters looked on as the Bloomfield Fire Department promoted two members to the rank of Deputy Chief, three to Fire Captain and swore in seven members.

Wojciech Masiak and Joseph Coletta were promoted from Captain to Deputy Chief while Joseph Calleros, Brian Griffin and Timothy McCulloch rose to the rank of Fire Captain from ...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Dr. Joseph DalBon of the New Jersey Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry spoke with TAPintoTV to discuss a new painless laser oral treatment created to alleviate sleep apnea.

“Sleep apnea is a condition where the patient is waking up during the night and unable to breathe that can cause a number of serious health issues,” he said. Some of these health issues ...

WAYNE, NJ -- General Manager of Lincoln of Wayne, Peter Spina, Jr., spoke with TAPintoTV about the three kinds of electric vehicles in the automotive marketplace; Hybrid, PHEV, and BEV. 

Hybrid vehicles have gas and electric engines but no plug-in charging functionality. “The system charges itself through regenerative braking,” Spina explained. “It harnesses the kinetic ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce that this Friday’s entertainment for its “al fresco” dining series Dinner Under the Stars will bring a unique and special experience to downtown Bloomfield.  The organization is teaming up with two noted dance companies – Mosaic Dance Theater Company and Viva Flamenco – to share the ...

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a dog-friendly place to eat? You’re not alone.

Catering to the pet-loving crowd, some New Jersey restaurants are taking dog-friendly dining a step further by offering a special menu just for your pooch.

At Sheelen’s Crossing Bistro & Pub in Fanwood, the “woof” menu includes items such as beef, chicken, fish, rice, vegetables ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey sweet corn is in season until the beginning of September. Take advantage of this local summer veggie by eating it as soon as possible after it’s picked — the sugar turns to starch as it ages.

For storage, keep fresh corn on the cob in the husk in the fridge. Once you’re ready to enjoy your corn, remove the husk and silk, wash it and try one of ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2021 scholarship winners.

The recipients must be a graduating high school senior and reside in the towns that we support. The criteria for the scholarships are based on their financial need, fall attendance at a college, university, or vocational school, intention to pursue a career that is business oriented and ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Provisions requiring the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the effectiveness of three-point seatbelts on school busses passed in Congress Friday with bipartisan support. 

The legislation was initially introduced to Congress as part of the SECURES Act by Representative Josh Gottheimer, who represents New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District .

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy today announced that all workers in certain state and private health care facilities, and high-risk congregate settings will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to testing weekly (at minimum one to two times per week). This requirement is designed to help increase protection against the spread of the virus, ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- As Bloomfield Department of Public Works crews worked on sewer lines along Foster Street, Governor Phil Murphy was on hand to discuss and sign a legislative package to address lead exposure and protect New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. 

Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Commissioner Olivia Glenn, Senator Teresa Ruiz, Deputy ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield is planning to reinstate commuter shuttle bus service.  In an attempt to provide the best possible service to Bloomfield residents, they are asking for your input.

The survey only takes 2 - 3 minutes to complete and schedule and routes changes could be implemented based on your responses.

The survey can be found here 

BLOOMFIELD – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Bloomfield is putting some of its top instructors to work as it begins training students in its Welding Technology Training Program this week.

Students enrolled in the 36-week program will benefit from the expertise of instructors like Cesar Cordero, who will teach the hard and soft skills needed for welding careers in industries ...

Becoming a homeowner may be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. But before you start picking out new furniture and decorations, you’ll want to take a step back and start with an essential part of the process: getting a home loan.

Though mortgages can seem complex, there are four tips that every future homeowner should keep in mind to ensure a smooth and simple ...

Bloomfield, N.J. — A group of young Archdiocese of Newark parishioners volunteered to assist with maintenance projects at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield on July 24. Their efforts were part of “Days in the Diocese,” a new summer program presented by the Archdiocese’s Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry that offers one-day service immersion experiences to ...

VERONA, NJ — Thursday evening's thunderstorms touched off a tornado that was confirmed on the ground in Verona.

According to the National Weather Service, the twister was an EF-0 with maximum winds of 65 mph. EF stands for Enhanced Fujita Scale, which is used to rank a tornado’s wind speed and damage on a scale of zero to five.

The twister was on the ground for less than a ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--This past Saturday the Friends of Watsessing Park hosted their first Pollinator Event at the Watsessing Park Conservancy’s Butterfly Garden. Although the pandemic put their in-person events on hold the Conservancy has been busy doing smaller scale cleanups, tending the butterfly garden and planning for the future. The Conservancy decided that an outdoor event was the safest ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Park and Recreation Professionals Day on Friday, July 16. This is a day to honor all the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide the high-quality programs and infrastructure we desire and expect in local parks and public spaces. 

The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department coordinates a wide variety of programs and ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Through the end of the year, Clara Maass Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health will offer a comprehensive blood screening program at a reduced cost of $40 per screening.

The program will be offered from 7 AM to 9 AM on August 26, September 23, October 28, November 18 and December 16 in the Continuing Care Building of the Medical Center, at 1 Clara Maass ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The combination of high temperatures and high humidity across Northern NJ will continue according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In response, a heat advisory has been issued through 8 p.m. Wednesday.  

"A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more ...