TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
August 15, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Bloomfield Fire Department held its third annual “Girls on Fire” youth camp this week. Each year has seen more attendees, with 50 Bloomfield girls participating in this year's camp.The camp was available to Bloomfield girls entering grades 4-6.This dynamic two-day event is ...
Congratulations to Bloomfield Resident and Bloomfield Middle School student Ethan Guzman, who will be making his debut performance in the 2025-2026 Season at the Metropolitan Opera. The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the world's most creative and talented artists working in opera, ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield announced they are launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program. The Program will serve as a public tribute for the community to honor past and present Bloomfield residents who have served as members of the U.S. Armed Forces.According to the township, The ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Township Council voted unanimously to adopt an amendment to the 2025 municipal budget. The budget amendment was advanced by the council at the meeting on July 21 and approves over 70 million dollars for municipal purposes. A prior social media post stated that the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Bloomfield Middle School Principal Alla Vayda-Manzo has been working in the education field for 20 years, and has the unique ability to say she spent all of those years in the Bloomfield Public School District.After graduating from college, Manzo entered the district and used her ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–August might mean summer for most people, but for Assistant Superintendent Joseph Fleres, the countdown for the 2026 school year has begun. Fleres entered the Bloomfield school district in 2003 as a middle school teacher for seven years. His first step into administration was as a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ— The Township of Bloomfield is once again holding its Annual Back to School Book Bag Giveaway. Students in grades K–8 Mayor are invited to this special event held by Jenny Mundell and the Township Council.Attending students will receive free book bags filled with essential supplies, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- At approximately 1130 p.m. on Friday evening, the Bloomfield Fire Department responded to the Essex House Apartment complex on Belleville Avenue for a reported fire. In addition to Bloomfield, automatic aid partners Nutley Fire Department and Belleville Fire Department also ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, has received a $50,000 grant from the Partners for Health Foundation in support of its long-standing mission to reduce food waste and feed those facing food insecurity in northern New Jersey. The grant is part of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Perfect weather helped to bring out the crowds for Bloomfield's annual National Night Out celebration at Vassar Field.A kickball game between the Police and Fire Departments started off the evening's festivities. The BPD defeated the BFD 14-6 with a late-inning burst of runs ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- A triple shooting back in 2022 on First Avenue in Bloomfield left one dead and two injured. Now, the man responsible has been sentenced to life plus 45 years.On April 10, 2022, Joseph Ocasio, 29, of Irvington, entered Nitty Sons Variety Store on First Avenue in Bloomfield and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Mayor Mundell’s Wellness Campaign is in full swing this summer, but there are plenty more activities planned through fall. The campaign features a series of free community health and wellness events all summer and fall long organized by the Bloomfield Department of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield is seeking a full-time Principal Assistant Assessor to join the Finance Department. This role provides critical support to the Tax Assessor, including:Property valuations and inspectionsHandling appealsManaging office operationsApplication Deadline: August ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - TAPinto Bloomfield now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night.The quake was widely felt in Bloomfield and the surrounding area. One Bloomfield resident described the moment as “I almost was knocked ...
On July 22, 2025, Ethan Guzman competed at the NuWay Summer Nationals at Harrahs Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Ethan competed in 90.9 lb weight class and wrestled his way to the championship match. His victory in the finals made Ethan a 13 U National Champion! The annual wrestling event included ...
Bloomfield, NJ – As the threat of severe weather looms over Bloomfield, the National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for heavy rain, downpours, and gusty winds expected from Thursday evening through late Friday. This storm is anticipated to bring hazardous conditions, including localized ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Are you curious about what really belongs in your recycling bin? Do you want to learn more about the recycling process in Bloomfield and Essex County? The Township of Bloomfield has an exciting opportunity for you Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00 PM and head ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Department of Health is proud to offer a vital community service—the Bloomfield Immunization Program, providing free vaccines for children and adults who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare Part A.Vaccinations are one of the most ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police Department has put out an advisory that on Monday July 28, 2025, Watchung Ave. @ Broad St. Westbound lane only will be closed from 730 a.m. - 430 p.m. There will be a PSEG Gas Repair taking place during these hours. Heavier than normal will result. Drivers ...
OLD WESTBURY, NY- Ilana John of Bloomfield (07003) has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean's Honor List at New York Institute of Technology.Learn more about New York Tech's honor lists and academic recognition.About New York Institute of TechnologyNew York Institute of Technology's six schools and ...
The Bloomfield Public Library is nearing the finish line to their 2025 Summer Reading Program! Please join them on August 8th at 11am for the Summer Reading Program Finale, held in the library courtyard! This special event will feature fun games, music & dancing, water play with the Bloomfield ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield Township Attorney Michael Parlavecchio has been sworn in as a Superior Court of New Jersey Judge.The ceremony took place on Friday. July 25th at the Essex County Courthouse in Newark, NJ. Parlavecchio began his tenure as Bloomfield Township Attorney in April 2016. He ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- As the price of Bloomfield home sales continues to rise, reports show that millennials are now joining the list of buyers at a rapid pace. With inventory still scarce, bidding wars are the norm as Bloomfield homes are on the market for an average of just 29 days, which is a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield Engineering Department has announced dates for milling (removing old pavement) and resurfacing with new asphalt.Residents on affected streets will receive written notice leading up to the start date of the road work.According to the Township, during ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Something was brewing at the July 21st Council Meeting as the Bloomfield Township Council issued a proclamation recognizing July 13 to July 20 as New Jersey Craft Beer Week. This proclamation celebrates the more than 150 independent breweries across the Garden State, including ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- This past weekend, Bloomfield firefighters responded to a Franklin Street home for a reported house fire. According to the Fire Dept, initial crews found smoke coming from the home upon arrival and quickly traced it to a battery that had caught fire inside the residence.The ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- During Monday's Bloomfield Town Council meeting, it was announced that the Township will amend its 2025 municipal budget to include $2 million that they will receive in direct state aid.According to the Township, the funding will allow Bloomfield to significantly reduce proposed ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired in town on 7/18. Officers arrived at 935 Broad Street, which is Brookdale Gardens apartment complex, at approximately 9 p.m. BPD officers discovered shell casings at the scene, established a crime scene and ...