The Township of Bloomfield invites all residents to join us on Monday night, November 29th of the front steps of Town Hall for our Tree/Menorah & Kinara Lighting.  

Municipal Plaza will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 5:30PM. At 6:00PM DJ Joe Milano will be playing holiday music and there will be a professional ice sculpture artist creating two ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- In speaking with any long time Bloomfield resident, the topic of former businesses that occupied Bloomfield Center inevitably comes up. Reliving the Center's past generally seems to spark a sense of nostalgia.

Kevin Calhoun, a 62-year Bloomfield resident, came up with an idea that captured Bloomfield's retail history while helping out the ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Nearly 43 years after the due date, an overdue book was returned to the Montclair Public Library, staff announced.

According to the post on the official MPL Facebook page, Library staff wrote, "A very honest patron just returned a book that was due in 1978."

The 'Paddington Abroad' book was accompanied by a note of apology saying, "My apologies ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Nutley-Columbia-Bloomfield tri-op certainly got its 2021-22 season underway in style.

Led by two goals from Paul Poplawski and a goal and two assists from Alex Benkert the Maroon Raiders posted a 5-0 victory over Millburn on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Codey Arena in West Orange.

Nutley-Columbia-Bloomfield (1-0) finished 4-8-1 a year ago in a truncated season caused by ...

The sudden passing of Drew Gibbs brought back a ton of memories for those who played football for him, at Ramapo High, as well as his work as an assistant coach at Ridgewood High, and a tenure as a collegiate coach, at Kean University and Montclair State.

Gibbs died on Nov. 16, a day after experiencing chest pains at a practice, as his Ramapo team prepared for the state ...

It was quite a season for the Glen Ridge High School field hockey team. 

Led by first-year head coach Victoria Ramirez, the Ridgers won its division, the Essex/Union-Blue, with an 11-0 record and finished 16-5 overall.

The team was led by a balanced attack of seniors and some talented underclassmen.

"We did have a tremendous season," said Ramirez. "I am extremely ...

Theft: 

11/17/2021-Officers responded to the area of North 17th Street on report of a theft. On 11/17/21 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., someone entered her enclosed backyard and stole her son's red colored  electric toy ATV. The ATV is valued at $150.00. This incident is under investigation. 

11/17/2021-Officers responded to Davey Street on report of a ...

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark police detective on Sunday was injured in a vehicle collision by a juvenile driver operating a stolen automobile, according to authorities. 

The officer, who was unidentified in a report released by the Newark Department of Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara, was injured by a 17-year-old male driver in a stolen vehicle.

“I’m ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark police officer has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide, desecrating human remains and related charges for hitting a pedestrian on the Garden State Parkway, according to authorities. 

Newark Police Officer Louis Santiago, 25, of Bloomfield, was charged on Wednesday after he fatally struck a pedestrian, left the scene, then came back and ...

Theft: 

11/08/2021-Jamaal Gilbert Age 35 from Newark, NJ. Officers responded to 8 Franklin Street (Marshalls) on report of a shoplifter in custody. The manager observed Mr. Jamaal Gilbert place merchandise into a suitcase and attempted to walk past off points of sale without paying. He was detained by Loss Prevention, placed under arrest transported to police headquarters, was processed, ...

MAPLEWOOD,  NJ -- Dickens Village, an annual Maplewood NJ tradition, returns to Ricalton Square this week and will be open to the public from 1pm - 4pm on December 4th, 11th and 18th.

In celebration of the yearly event, TAPintoTV takes a look back at Stephanie Willoughby's visit to Dickens Village in 2019, and the community tradition of re-creating the village from ...

According to recent data, 85% of Americans own a smartphone**. Smartphones are routinely used to publish pictures and video via websites and apps, which enables users to share their participation in an event, presence at a location, or highlight a relationship or connection with other people. The primary means of creating and publishing User-Generated Content has become the smartphone.

What is ...

BELLEVILLE, NJ - On the heels of completing a 21-day Food Equity Challenge hosted by RWJBarnabas Health and to help address food insecurity, Clara Maass Medical Center is organizing a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit local families.

Members of the community are invited to participate in the Thanksgiving Food Drive by donating nonperishable, unexpired food items in the Cafeteria at Clara ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Whether you personally celebrate Hanukkah or have friends who do, there are a lot of takeaways from this well-known yet not major Jewish holiday. Much like an action film of today, Hanukkah features conflict between the Maccabees and the Seleucids, a sacred temple as a backdrop and of course a supply chain ...

NEW JERSEY — Green Bean Casserole, that Thanksgiving Day staple since the 1950s, was invented right here in New Jersey. If you have some on your table Thursday night, you can thank Campbell’s recipe developer Dorcas Reilly, who Campbell’s refers to as the “Grandmother of Green Bean Casserole.”

Some other facts about green bean casserole to share around the ...

NEWTON, NJ - Birth Haven is a shelter for Homeless, Pregnant Women and their Babies located in Newton, NJ. It is a privately run, non-profit organization providing shelter, support and education for their residents.

Historically, Birth Haven has had a large scale holiday fundraising gala. For the fifth consecutive year, Birth Haven is raising funds by different means.

Co-chairman of ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Today, Mayor Venezia once again provided turkeys and other Thanksgiving related food to members of the community in need. The giveaway took place today in the back parking lot of the Municipal building between 9:30am-11:30am. 

This year, an estimated 750 families received food, enough to feed nearly 2000 people. 

Seniors that ...

There's still time to register for 'A Tasteful Experience from Home' Virtual Wine Tasting to be held on December 9 at 7 PM via Webex.

This year's event will be hosted by our friends at Bin 52 Wine and Gourmet of Paramus and will include a variety of tastings and pairings.

Proceeds from this event will be donated in support of the healthcare heroes at Clara Maass ...

TRENTON, NJ—Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Monday at a pandemic media briefing that 9,000 New Jersey children between the ages of five and 11 have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Murphy explained, “When I look back on our announcement over the summer that our schools would begin the academic year with a masking requirement in place — by the way, a ...

While the race for New Jersey Governor is grabbing headlines in the home stretch to Election Day 2021, another crucial election is taking place right here in Bloomfield this year – three slots on the Township’s Board of Education (BOE) are up for grabs. With six Bloomfield residents in the running, TAPInto Bloomfield sought to learn more about their backgrounds, expertise and ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the announcement that Bloomfield College, like numerous small, private colleges throughout the country was facing financial difficulties, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has released the following statement:

"Bloomfield College makes up a critical part of our township DNA and we are all deeply saddened and concerned to see the recent headlines citing their ...

The Township of Bloomfield has been recognized for its sustainability efforts by Sustainable Jersey, a non-profit organization focused on aiding community efforts to reduce waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions through strengthening community partnerships, as well as providing grant funding for innovative projects. Bloomfield was first recognized by Sustainable Jersey in 2009.

Sustainable ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Today, Mayor Venezia once again provided turkeys and other Thanksgiving related food to members of the community in need. The giveaway took place today in the back parking lot of the Municipal building between 9:30am-11:30am. 

This year, an estimated 750 families received food, enough to feed nearly 2000 people. 

Seniors that ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ--  Jean-guy R. Lauture, Sr., MPP, Bloomfield CIO/IT Director for the past 10 years was chosen to speak on a cuber security panel during the 2021 NJ League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City.

The panel, titled Cyber Security & Technology After COVID, focused on how the pandemic forced municipalities to pivot many of their ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Forget Sunday Brunch, members of Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield spent their day focused on Sunday dinner, and Monday breakfast, and Tuesday lunch - all for the clients of the Human Needs Food Pantry (HNFP) of Montclair. 

Members of the temple regularly gather at the Brookdale ShopRite on Sundays collecting food for the HNFP. This past Sunday, they collected 488 bags of ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Shakers are a Christian movement dedicated to making real the Gospel message through living a life of simplicity and love for God and neighbor together in community. You probably have experienced the Shakers through some of their many contributions to American life: if you have used a flat broom, clothing pin, or wash machine, heard the song ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Township of Bloomfield Police Department announced the death of Detective James Peri after a long battle with COVID-19 on Friday.

Known to his friends and colleagues as "Jimmy," he was a devoted father and husband and a friend to everyone he met. 

In a statement, the department said, "He may have left us physically, but his memory will be a part ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Tthe Brookdale Park Dog Park was home to one of 3 Strut Your Mutt Canine Halloween Costume Parades held this weekend in Essex County Parks. 

The annual parade and contest awarded the most fun, clever and creative dogs in the following categories; Best in Show, Cutest Costume, Most Creative Costume and Group Costume.

Bloomfield pups had a great showing in ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Turtle Back Zoo's giraffe will only be on exhibit through this weekend, then they'll head into their barn for the long NJ winter. 

A great subject for photos, there is a lot to learn about these magnificent beasts, the obvious being their height. Giraffe are the tallest land animal in the world. On average, their legs are about six feet. 

Despite the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With All Hallow's Eve festivities taking up much of next week, this weekend is the perfect time to get out and see the show our forests put on every year. 

The NJ Forest Service is reporting that the many areas of High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans' Memorial are past peak. But don't fret, they also report that there are some areas of color in ...

The Township of Bloomfield has been recognized for its sustainability efforts by Sustainable Jersey, a non-profit organization focused on aiding community efforts to reduce waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions through strengthening community partnerships, as well as providing grant funding for innovative projects. Bloomfield was first recognized by Sustainable Jersey in 2009.

Sustainable ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Governor Phil Murphy visited Bloomfield today to announce the State's plan to purchase the former Boonton Line to create a 9-mile Greenway that will connect 8 towns. The new Greenway, spanning Essex and Hudson Counties, will improve access to nature and create new recreational and transportation opportunities.

The event took place at the Bloomfield Public Library ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ – The Essex County Paper Shredding and Used Tire Recycling Day will take place Nov. 13 at the Essex County Public Works Department in Cedar Grove.

“Along with our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and Computer & Electronics Recycling Day, shredding paper and recycling old tires are great ways to reduce our waste stream and promote recycling,” said ...

TRENTON, NJ—Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Monday at a pandemic media briefing that 9,000 New Jersey children between the ages of five and 11 have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Murphy explained, “When I look back on our announcement over the summer that our schools would begin the academic year with a masking requirement in place — by the way, a ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The CDC has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 and Essex County vaccination centers (Essex County College, West Orange KMART, Livingston Sears) will begin 5-11 year old vaccinations starting Nov. 3.

Vaccinations are by appointment only, see https://essexcovid.org/ for an appointment.

Hours for 5-11 year old vaccinations ...

BELLEVILLE, NJ - Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, introduces a new way to access emergency care with the hospital’s Telehealth Emergency Department (ED). Patients can be quickly seen virtually by a board-certified emergency care provider on their smartphone, tablet or computer through the scan of a QR code or the click of a link reducing wait ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--While the race for New Jersey Governor is grabbed headlines, the race for three spots on the Bloomfield Board of Education came to a close last week, with current Board members Shane Berger and Michael Heller winning reelection, and first-time candidate Monica Charris Tabares securing the third spot. 

As of this writing, the vote count is still considered unofficial, as ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Three days after Election Day, GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is still campaigning and unwilling to concede, despite Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy having been declared the winner by several media organizations.

The governor also declared victory Wednesday night at a rally in Asbury Park at the Convention Center.

As of Friday morning - with 2,486,138 votes ...

ASBURY PARK, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy’s message was simple and to the point to supporters gathered Wednesday night at Asbury Park Convention Hall.

“Thank you, New Jersey!”

Governor Murphy declared victory following many media outlets doing the same.  His opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, has not conceded.  The margin remains ...

Give a holiday gift that is guaranteed to bring joy and feelings of well-being. Research by Rutgers University found the gift of flowers generates a smile, elevates the recipient’s mood, and provides feelings of happiness that last for days. Amaryllis and paper white bulbs make it easy for anyone to enjoy these benefits by growing their own living bouquet of flowers.

Non-gardeners will ...

Bloomfield, N.J. - CHA Partners, a full-service real estate development firm specializing in public-private partnerships, announced today that it broke ground on The Royal at Bloomfield Station, a new, 372,000 square foot ground-up, mixed-use redevelopment project. The Royal is a key component of the Bloomfield Center Master Redevelopment Plan, a multi-phase plan to transform ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - What's this, what's this, there are scarecrows all around! What's this, what's this, they've come from all over town! The annual Scarecrows in the Garden display continues at the Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair through Sunday Oct. 24.

From traditional scarecrows to dark-and-scary tributes to Halloween, from repurposed and ...