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By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD
June 27, 2025
Melanie Harris of Bloomfield earned Dean's List honors for the spring semester at Emerson College. Harris is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2028.The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.Emerson College, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Annual Sunset Classic 5 Mile Road Race will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025. All residents and anyone traveling through Bloomfield should be advised of multiple roadway closings throughout town from approx. 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.The following major roadways will be closed for ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Jenny Mundell moved to New Jersey as a post-graduate, ready to start her career and figure out her future. Little did she know that moving to New Jersey would lead to her one day becoming Bloomfield’s mayor. Mundell moved to Bloomfield after living in Montclair. She and her husband ...
June 24, 2025 - BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Township of Bloomfield introduced its 2025 Municipal Budget at the June 23rd Town Council Meeting, with a continued commitment to supporting families, keeping the community affordable, and preserving the core services that residents depend on every ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Throughout the frenetic pace of an athletic season it can be difficult to appreciate all that is being accomplished by both individuals as well as the team in real time.Now that the year is complete for the 2025 Bloomfield High School track and field program (girls and boys teams) ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Due to this week's heat wave, the Township of Bloomfield will make a cooling center available in order to keep residents cool and out of the elements.All are welcome to come to the Bloomfield Civic Center at 84 Broad Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is available Mondaythrough ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With Bloomfield expecting a stretch of extreme heat in the coming days. It’s important to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and take regular breaks if you’re spending time outdoors. Residents are advised to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors and family ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield has released some information and a timetable for the 2025 budget introduction.In a social media post, the township states “We've focused on affordability for families, protecting vital services, and investing in public safety, clean streets, parks, and ...
NEWARK - One of the largest solar power installations at any container terminal in the world has been completed at Port Newark Container Terminal and is an effort to reduce hazardous emissions and safeguard residents’ health by improving air quality in the East Ward.Mayor Ras J. Baraka, joined by ...
In a sport such as volleyball where the momentum can swing in lightning quick fashion, it’s important to remain steady and focused on the court at all times.Among other positive attributes, the 2025 Bloomfield High School boys volleyball program sure was steady and focused on the court.As the ...
The Bloomfield High School baseball program may not have finished the 2025 season with a winning record, but the Bengals sure as heck competed against a schedule full of very challenging opponents and gave a solid effort on the field. “Our non-conference schedule is always tough, as we play some ...
WORCESTER, MA-- Aedan J. Coulter, of Bloomfield, N.J., received a degree from Clark University on Monday, May 19. Coulter graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.Clark awarded 468 undergraduate degreesand 1,014 advanced degrees during two ceremonies as part of the University's 121st Commencement ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled for today, 6/14, has been postponed due to rain. The event will take place on its rain date, next Saturday, June 21st from noon to 7 p.m. Join the celebration at Glenwood Ave & Washington St in Bloomfield Center
TRENTON, NJ – Scores of people are expected to take part in rallies across New Jersey, including at the New Jersey State House in Trenton, as part of a national movement dubbed “No Kings National Day of Defiance” on June 14, 2025. Protest organizers say that the day's events are part of “a mass ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - With national news focusing on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detaining immigrants throughout the country, these same situations are being reported at a local level as well.Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell has released a statement regarding the situation in support of the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for Thursday, June 12th according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The air quality in our area will become unhealthy for sensitive groups, it said.“Hot temperatures, mostly sunny skies and light ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Seven Democrats ran for Bloomfield's town council in Tuesday's primary election, vying for four open seats.For the At-Large Council positions, Monica Charris Tabares, Jill Fischman and Tracy Toler-Phillips beat out Widney Polynice and Satenik Margaryan for the three spots on ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Public Library is preparing for summer with its Summer Reading Challenges.The library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off party is June 26 at 2:00 PM, featuring a concert and activities. The party is for all ages and encourages people to sign up for the challenge.“During our ...
WHARTON, NJ - Traffic through Roxbury should return to normal this weekend, thanks to an earlier-than-estimated completion of repairs to Route 80 cave-ins in Wharton that have forced detouring drivers to take Route 10 and Route 46 through the township.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) ...
UPDATE: Two suspects have been arrested and a third is still at large. MONTCLAIR, NJ - A female resident was robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog on N. Willow Street on the evening of June 1, according to the Montclair Police Department.The victim reported that a dark-colored Acura pulled up ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
Bloomfield, NJ – ShopRite of Brookdale has announced a generous commitment of $10,000 as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming Tom Fleming Sunset Classic. The supermarket has been a long-standing supporter of this annual event for over 23 years, and their renewed sponsorship highlights a strong ...
The Township of Bloomfield stands in solidarity with communities across the country today in recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day—a day to honor the lives lost and to support survivors. This weekend, Bloomfield is joining the Essex, Morris, and Union County chapters of Moms Demand Action ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
HARRISONBURG, VA -- Bloomfield, NJ resident, Erin Fitzpatrick, has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Fitzpatrick is majoring ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the Newark ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Sunday, June 1st, at 9:00 AM, Mayor Jenny Mundell kicked off her Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), a statewide initiative aimed at promoting wellness and enhancing residents' quality of life. The initiative shows Bloomfield’s dedication to fostering healthy living, acknowledging ...
The Bloomfield Bengals Boys Track & Field Team recently won the 2025 Essex County Championship, a feat that has happened only once before in program's history, back in 2001. The boys were naturally ecstatic to accomplish this long-sought-after goal and finally be on top of the Essex County ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. (May 27, 2025) – The Township of Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Juneteenth Advisory Committee proudly announce the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Bloomfield Center (Glenwood Avenue & Washington Street).