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By TAPINTO STAFF
December 18, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The shelter currently has four bonded pairs of cats with nowhere to go. These guys know there is no place like home for the holidays! They even got dressed up to celebrate! Please consider adopting! Two is better than one! Pic 1- Blanche & Rose, 4-5yrs old Pic 2- Gomez & ...
District 34 Assemblyman Michael Venezia is hosting a winter coat drive now through December 19 with drop-off locations across the district.Coats can be dropped off atBelleville Fire Department on Franklin Ave. Bloomfieldw Fire Department on Watsessing Ave. Glen Ridge Borough HallNutley Fire ...
The annual Bloomfield High football awards breakfast was another success.The event was held on Dec. 7, and Bloomfield head football coach Mike Carter was happy with the overall festivities."It's always a nice way to conclude our season," said Carter, who guided the Bengals to a 5-4 record and ...
The Bloomfield High swim team began its season on Dec. 11, with a meet against Livingston. The team will next race against West Orange High, on Dec. 19, at the Golden Dome Athletic & Fitness Center, at 4 p.m.BHS head coach Sean Dugan is excited about the upcoming season."We're looking forward ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. —The Church on the Green will host its annual Live Nativity on Friday, Dec. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at its campus located at 147 Broad Street. The outdoor event will recreate the Christmas story through a narrated walk following Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, with multiple stops across ...
Bloomfield Councilwoman Monica Charris Tabares has been elected President of Líderes Trabajando por Colombia (Leaders Working for Colombia). The Board of Directors election, for the 2025–2026 term, placed candidates that will continue strengthening and empowering the Colombian community.Líderes ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
Meghan Leonard's accomplishments in the Bloomfield school system are indeed inspiring.Leonard, a BHS teacher who was named Teacher of the Year in 2024, was recently awarded a $10,000 check to give to the charity of her choice, the New York Jets Foundation, Inspire Change Changemaker.Leonard ...
CLEMENTON, N.J. — This Saturday, December 13th, HoneyGrove strengthens its South Jersey connection to Philadelphia’s storied hip-hop culture with a marquee appearance by Beanie Sigel, supported by legendary DJ and tastemaker Lord Sear and Shade45/SiriusXM’s DJ Ceasar. The event will also feature a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Several police departments aided the East Hanover Police Department in apprehending alleged car thieves who fled Newark on Dec. 11 overnight and wound up in Pine Brook.Just after 1 a.m., while patrolling residential neighborhoods, Police Officer Cerese and her training officer, ...
Anthony Lambo's accomplishments in the field of Education have resulted in a tremendous honor.Lambo, a Bloomfield High graduate and standout football player, for both the Bengals, and later Virginia Tech University, was recently awarded the Governor's Educator of the Year at the West Essex Middle ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- A lucky Powerball player in Bloomfield is waking up a millionaire after matching all five white balls in Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning ticket—worth $1 million—was sold at Krauser’s Food & Liquor, located at 1263–1267 Broad Street in Bloomfield.The winning numbers were ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township Council honored several members of the body both past and present for their valued civic service with a proclamation during Tuesday night’s meeting (12/8). Most notable among the recognized was Councilwoman Wartyna Davis who has served as an at-large councilwoman since ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield recently hosted an informational event to help local business owners understand how they can benefit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to New Jersey. Although Bloomfield is just outside the official celebration zones, its close proximity to the stadium ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hanover resident Stephanie Eagan appeared among the soloists as the Bloomfield Chorale welcomed an enthusiastic audience to its Winter Glow concert on Saturday. Held at Watchung Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield, the program featured holiday classics, international arrangements, ...
TRENTON, NJ – The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on ...
Supporters of the Nutley-Bloomfield-Columbia tri-op ice hockey team couldn't envision a better start to the 2025-'26 season. Led by four goals and an assist by Christian Sherman, two goals and four assists by AJ Albanese, a goal and two assists by Abel Grimaldi and 33 saves from Aiden Rosamilia, ...
Essex County is extending Code Blue procedures through Friday, December 12 at 8 a.m. The declaration is for nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. only. Code Blue protocols are enacted when the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees or due to inclement weather. For participating shelters ...
The Bloomfield Chorale is inviting the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Glow Concert, set for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Watchung Presbyterian Church, located at 375 Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield.This year’s concert will feature a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
District 34 Assemblyman Michael Venezia is hosting a winter coat drive now through December 15 with drop-off locations across the district.Coats can be dropped off atBelleville Fire Department on Franklin Ave. Bloomfield Fire Department on Watsessing Ave. Glen Ridge Borough HallNutley Fire ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Paula Peikes’ career as a social worker for the Township of Bloomfield has involved creating community resource programs that provide residents with services aimed at improving their lifestyles. Before becoming Director of Social Work, Peikes began her social work career as an intern ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Last week, members of the Bloomfield Fire Department responded to a reported automobile accident with an occupant trapped in the vehicle. According to the Bloomfield Fire Department, firefighters arrived to find a vehicle that had exited the Garden State Parkway northbound ramp, ...
In response to a rise in respiratory virus activity, RWJBarnabas Health has updated its masking guidelines at all facilities to help reduce the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses. Thank you for your cooperation and your efforts to help keep our patients, staff and communities safe.For the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield held their annual Holiday Celebration on Monday, December 1st on Municipal Plaza.The evening included the lighting of the Christmas Tree, Menorah, and Kinara, along with special Hanukkah and Kwanzaa presentations. The highlight of the night for many was the arrival of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Thirteen Democrats and one Republican filed petitions by Monday’s deadline to get on the ballot for the special primary election to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Sherrill resigned from Congress effective November 20.The special primary ...
NEWTON, NJ – This holiday season marks the 40th anniversary for Birth Haven, a nonprofit shelter for homeless expecting mothers located in Newton, NJ. Since its founding by Betsy Sutherland in 1985 Birth Haven has been providing shelter and hope to the most vulnerable members of our ...
He may reside in a different part of the state these days, but Mark Costantino will always be known as Bloomfield royalty.Recently, Costantino, who had a Hall of Fame career coaching high school football at Shore Regional High, in Long Branch, was recently honored by the school which shaped his ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield’s annual Holiday Celebration returns on Monday, 12/1, inviting residents to gather for an evening of winter magic, multicultural traditions, and community spirit. Mayor Mundell and the Town Council will host the festive event beginning at 6:00 PM at Town Hall, 1 ...