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By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
May 10, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Fiesta Latina & Hispanic Heritage Committee of Bloomfield, along with The Township of Bloomfield, are sponsoring a special event for expectant mothers. All are invited to join in an uplifting afternoon dedicated to honoring the journey of pregnancy and motherhood. This ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Fire Department will begin their annual hydrant flushing starting on May 12, 2025, at 11 p.m.The routine flushing, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department will run through Friday, September 19, 2025.According to a press release by the Bloomfield ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy cannot run for a third term and the field to replace him is wide open and crowded as 11 candidates vie for their party’s nominations in the June 10 primary election.That has left voters across the state with a number of questions on their minds, including some of the ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – May 7, 2025 – Mayor Jenny Mundell delivered her first State of the Township Address Tuesday evening, marking a historic milestone as Bloomfield’s first elected female mayor and launching a new civic tradition. Held at the Council Chambers and livestreamed for broader access, the ...
On 4/30, the Bloomfield Educational Foundation held their annual hall of fame induction as well as their educator and teacher of the year award ceremonies. The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees are as follows;Coach Patrick BrunnerBob Fetterly ‘71Jermain Johnson ‘91Dr. Desiree D. McGhie ...
PATERSON, NJ - Hollywood came to the Silk City on Thursday as legendary actor Robert De Niro was spotted filming behind City Hall for the upcoming Netflix thriller The Whisper Man.The project, based on the bestselling 2019 novel by Alex North, follows the chilling story of a widowed crime writer ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ - In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Clara Maass Medical Center hosted an art exhibit featuring artist Paul M. McMahon, son of Cyndi McMahon, Director Patient Care in our Women's Health Unit. The exhibit showcased his colorful and vibrant collection, culminating from years, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Fire Department has added ballistic vests to the long list of equipment carried on department apparatus The measure was taken to increase first responder safety in better protecting firefighters in unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations. According to ...
Essex County, NJ – Sheriff Amir D. Jones has announced two significant leadership appointments within the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, effective immediately. These strategic decisions underline his commitment to creating a strong leadership team dedicated to service, accountability, and public ...
The Two Hundred Club of Essex County will hold its 59th Annual Valor Awards luncheon on May 5 at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, starting with a cocktail reception at 11:30 AM. Founded in 1966, the club supports families of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty and has raised ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Tuesday, May 6th, Bloomfield will host its 2025 State of the Township address at the Council Chambers located at 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ. The start time is 7:00 p.m.The event will be emcee'd by Councilwoman Sarah Cruz. Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Essex County Executive ...
NEWARK - A vote on a two, 51-story tower development in downtown Newark has been delayed for the third time as attorneys duke it out over the scope of the project and the potential impacts to other properties in the area. The Mulberry Pointe development was adjourned to May 13 by the Central ...
So much of being highly competitive in track and field can be personal-as in running faster, jumping higher and throwing further.What makes the captains of the Bloomfield High School track and field program (boys and girls teams) special is that they’re not only there for personal gain, but to help ...
The Bloomfield Bengals Boys Track & Field Team have now captured three-consecutive Season Opener Invitational Championships to start their Spring Track & Field Season.The Bengals had their toughest competition since they began their winning streak, outscoring neighboring sectional rival ...
The library will be closed on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th. The library’s regular hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8pm Wednesday: 7am - 8pm (Main Building) 9am - 8pm (Children’s Building)Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pmThere is ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–- Christopher Jennings entered the Bloomfield School District in 2007 when he became the High School Principal.Jennings began teaching in the district where he grew up, North Arlington, in 1995. He went to college for history but considered coaching before going into education.“When ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On an overcast and rainy Saturday morning, residents from all over Bloomfield gathered simultaneously across the township to participate in the spring Town-wide Cleanup Day. The event is organized by Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee. The clean-up took place on Saturday, 4/26 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- During this week's council meeting, the Bloomfield Town Council passed two resolutions that were focused on preserving The Collins House and the Oakeside Cultural Center. Collins House Grant ApprovalThe council authorized the execution of a $198,600 grant agreement from the New ...
WHARTON, NJ – Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield is honored to receive the "Excellence in Community Engagement" award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the 2025 AQUARIUS Recognition Program. This accolade recognizes Bloomfield's robust efforts in involving residents during ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield firefighters are currently battling a blaze at 52 Laurel Avenue. According to a fire official on scene, at just after 3 p.m., the Bloomfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in close proximity to a home. Upon arrival, the fire had spread to the ...
Newark is taking green action by committing to plant at least 500 trees throughout the city this year as it deals with a major risk of flooding, high asthma rates and the second-highest urban heat island index in the nation.City officials and community members on Tuesday ushered in Earth Day by ...
NEW JERSEY – As a sign of respect and reverence, U.S. and New Jersey flags around the state will be lowered to honor of His Holiness Pope Francis following Governor Phil Murphy signing an executive order on Tuesday.“Throughout his life, Pope Francis led with grace and humility,” said Governor ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - As of Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, the fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- At approximately 1247 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the Bloomfield Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Woodland Rd.Arriving crews arrived to find an exterior deck fire that had extended into the home. According to a social media post by the department, “Three lines ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Health Department of Health is hosting a food handlers course on various dates. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Upcoming classes for the year are as follows; April 24June 26October 23December 4 All classes are 930 a.m. to 130 p.m. at the Bloomfield ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Wednesday, 4/16, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. visited Bloomfield Town Hall to announce plans for the Annual DEA Drug Take Back Day, which will occur on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Residents are strongly encouraged to dispose of their old or unwanted prescription ...
This is a sermon I preached a number of years back titled: A Message from our Resurrected LordSermon Test John 20:19-3119 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. officially reopened the Outback Adventure in the Turtle Back Zoo last week. According to a press release, the exhibit underwent a major makeover to improve pedestrian circulation between the Prehistoric Playground, Essex Farm, ...