NEWARK, NJ — Plans are in place to transform the former Seth Boyden Court Housing Complex into a state-of-the-art film and television facility, a project officials are dubbing an “anchor” piece of a larger effort to revitalize the Dayton Street neighborhood in Newark’s South Ward.

Newark officials were joined Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Performing Arts ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With Dinner Under the Stars, Summer Cruise Nights, and many other downtown events coming soon to Bloomfield Center, the question of parking has come up by many as a concern.   

The Bloomfield Center Alliance wants to make sure everyone knows where they can park in Bloomfield Center. 

The Alliance put out a message stating "We ...

The Bloomfield Bengals will play for the county championship for the first time in a quarter of a century. 

Led by a three-hitter from Tyler Bell and a total team effort offensively, seventh-seeded Bloomfield to a 9-0 victory over sixth-seeded Nutley in the semifinal round of the Greater Newark baseball tournament at Doc Goeltz Field on Saturday afternoon in Verona.

Bloomfield (9-12) ...

Junior right-hander Brandon Piacenza hurled a complete game four-hitter and Tyler Bell drove in three runs to help power seventh-seeded Bloomfield to a 10-1 victory over 17th-seeded Barringer in the quarterfinal round of the 89th Greater Newark Tournament on Wednesday afternoon in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield improved to 8-12 with the decision and will now meet neighboring rival Nutley in ...

The Bloomfield High baseball team found itself down four runs in its Greater Newark Tournament first round game against Glen Ridge before it even had its first turn at bat on Monday afternoon.

But the message from Bengals' head coach Mike Policastro was simple:

"I just told them to relax and that there is a lot of baseball left to play," said Policastro. "We just needed ...

Theft: 

05/09/2022-Stacy Piana age 27 from New Providence, NJ. Officers responded to 1409 Broad Street (Shop Rite) on report of a shoplifting. According to the Loss Prevention manager, on 05/05/2022 a female entered the store and stole a coffee maker and flowers valued at $337.00.  The suspect went through the self-check-out but failed to scan or pay for the items. She then left the ...

The Two Hundred Club of Essex County held its Essex County Valor Awards on May 10. Bloomfield Fire Captain David Parsons, Bloomfield Firefighter Thomas Laiacona, and Bloomfield Firefighter Jacob Nicolaou (who was not in attendance) received Valor Awards for jumping into about 5 feet of rapidly rising floodwaters, in full turnout gear to rescue a victim stuck in a car that was within 6 inches ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - A police chase has resulted in a fatal car crash in Glen Ridge on Tuesday, law enforcement officials confirmed.

To quell the amount of car thefts in New Jersey, the Attorney General has stated that police officers can resume police pursuits, after years of halting to the practice. Following the crash, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that there was a police ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department will begin routine, mandatory hydrant flushing next Monday, May 9. To minimize disruption to residents that may be impacted, notifications will be made ahead of time via the township cable channel (Channel 35), the township website, as well as the Township Facebook page about which ...

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - It was "Team Jaleesa" all the way during a viewing party where local residents, along with Township officials, supported their favorite hometown pastry shop owner, Jaleesa Mason, as she competed in the finals of the Spring Baking Championship on the Food Network.....and won!

Jaleesa "Jay" co-owns Mo & Jay Pastry with her husband Mohamad ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Downtown Bloomfield is about to get a bit funkier with a new dining experience. 7 Doors Down, a ramen and ceviche concept tucked  into a small storefront on Glenwood Avenue, is slated to open at the beginning of May, and one look at its eclectic menu shows it will be anything but a run-of-the-mill ramen spot. 

The restaurant ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield students going into K-5th grade in the fall 2022 can register for the back 2 school program. Eligible children who are registered will receive a backpack, school supplies and a back to school outfit. 

Registration is open online and spots are limited

Form: ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield’s Division of Health & Human Services, in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), is thrilled to announce that registration is open for the annual NCJW Back2School Store, which provides over 1000 eligible children entering kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to receive a free backpack full of school ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week…it’s not just your imagination, it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took part in the spring cleanup event this past weekend at over 40 locations throughout the town. 

“I am always proud to be the Mayor of Bloomfield but ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Board of Education has received The Carole E. Larsen Board Master Board Certification on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. 

Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Goncalves offered praise for the board. "As Superintendent of Schools, I am extremely proud of this Board of Education for the dedication that led to this great ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield’s Division of Health & Human Services, in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), is thrilled to announce that registration is open for the annual NCJW Back2School Store, which provides over 1000 eligible children entering kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to receive a free backpack full of school ...

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Two nationally prominent and distinguished citizens will receive honorary degrees from Bloomfield College on May 20, 2022 as part of the private, four-year College’s 149th commencement, President Marcheta P. Evans, Ph.D., announced today.

Judge Jose L. Linares (Ret.)

The Honorable Jose L. Linares is a retired judge and practicing attorney who ...

Bloomfield, NJ – New parents have been struggling to find formula to feed their babies ever since one of the largest manufacturers of several popular powdered baby formula products in the nation was shut down in February of this year. Shelves in Bloomfield grocery stores and pharmacies have been mostly bare, but action from the FDA is providing some hope that the shortage could end within ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Following an emotional public comment session at a Township Council meeting last month, the mayor and Council met again on Monday night to discuss how to regulate short term rentals (STR) in Bloomfield. 

Under a proposal offered by the Planning Department, short term rentals of less than 30 days would be permitted only in owner-occupied properties with 2-5 ...

NEWARK, NJ — During the past three years Newark resident Deborah Smith-Gregory has been bombarded with daily phone calls urging her to sell her home.

“It’s been calling at all times of the day and night - both cellphone and landline. They say, ‘Are you interested in selling your property? We’ve been looking at your home, and we can offer you ...

Bloomfield, NJ – New parents have been struggling to find formula to feed their babies ever since one of the largest manufacturers of several popular powdered baby formula products in the nation was shut down in February of this year. Shelves in Bloomfield grocery stores and pharmacies have been mostly bare, but action from the FDA is providing some hope that the shortage could end within ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With Dinner Under the Stars, Summer Cruise Nights, and many other downtown events coming soon to Bloomfield Center, the question of parking has come up by many as a concern.   

The Bloomfield Center Alliance wants to make sure everyone knows where they can park in Bloomfield Center. 

The Alliance put out a message stating "We ...

TRENTON, NJ – In celebration of National Small Business Week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has announced plans to open applications for its Micro Business Loan next month, which will make additional funding resources available through the Authority’s Main Street Recovery Program.

The NJEDA has already issued nearly $5.5 million ...

It is hard to believe, but this Sunday, April 10, (April 17 in the Eastern Church) we celebrate Palm Sunday.  You may ask "What is Palm Sunday?" No longer in American society should we assume that all know the significance of the Holy Day on the Christian Calendar.

Palm Sunday is the day Christians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Batten down the hatches.

Some stormy springtime weather is headed our way Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, which indicated a tornado isn't out of the question in Northeast New Jersey.

“Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front on Monday have the potential to produce damaging winds,” the service warns. “Large ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week…it’s not just your imagination, it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took part in the spring cleanup event this past weekend at over 40 locations throughout the town. 

“I am always proud to be the Mayor of Bloomfield but ...

NEW YORK, NY- The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Northeast New Jersey including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties for Monday night into Tuesday morning. All five boroughs of New York City, as well as Rockland and Westchester Counties are also under the watch. 

A low-pressure system is moving along the East Coast and is expected to produce heavy ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield students going into K-5th grade in the fall 2022 can register for the back 2 school program. Eligible children who are registered will receive a backpack, school supplies and a back to school outfit. 

Registration is open online and spots are limited

Form: ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On June 4, 2022, Omnitherapy Center will celebrate “National Lipedema Awareness Month.” There will be a collaboration of many healthcare professionals that will share information regarding this disease. The first-ever event will take place at Omnitherapy Center’s parking lot.

Omnitherapy Center has been providing physical therapy services to the ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Public Library is participating in the NJHealthConnect @Your Library program, which was created in order to address health inequities within New Jersey by providing an iPad that comes preloaded with one-click access to NJ State Crisis Lines, New Jersey’s Covid-19 Info Hub, and the teen-targeted site “Positive Youth,” which offers resources on ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The man who was sentenced to life in a New Brunswick courtroom for the 1973 murder of State Trooper Werner Foerster in one of the highest-profile trials in the city’s history will soon be released from prison.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ordered parole for Sundiata Acoli from a Maryland prison by a 3-2 vote, it announced May 10.

At issue was whether the ...

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Wednesday a $141 million settlement with the financial software company Intuit Inc. that resolves a multi-state investigation into claims Intuit misled consumers into paying for online tax preparation services instead of using the company’s free service offerings.

As part of the settlement, more than 70,000 New ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

BELLEVILLE, NJ – An unapologetic independent in fiercely Democratic Essex County won an easy re-election bid on Tuesday, as Mayor Michael Melham won his second, four-year term as mayor during a non-partisan race.

Melham easily took down his challenger, Second Ward Councilman Steve Rovell, who has been the mayor’s nemesis on the Township Council throughout his  first term.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

Don’t let limited sunlight stop you from growing a beautiful garden. Make the most of shady locations with proper plant selection and design strategies. 

Start the season with native spring ephemerals like hepatica, spring beauties and trout lilies. These plants grow and flower early in the season before the trees leaf out, shading the area. They dieback soon after flowering as ...

Growing a beautiful landscape starts with the soil under your feet. The best place to start building a healthy soil foundation is with a soil test. The results will tell you what type and how much, if any, fertilizer is needed for the plants you are growing. Using the right type and amount of fertilizer is also good for your budget and the environment.

Test the soil when starting a new ...