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By CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER, A FACILITY OF RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
January 31, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Dr. John Fontanetta, Chair of the Emergency Department at Clara Maass Medical Center, joined Bloomfield Township Mayor Jenny Mundell at the Bloomfield Township Council meeting this week, where a proclamation was issued to highlight the importance of blood donation. In honor of ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Mayor Jenny Mundell and her council team, including 1st Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, At-Large Councilwoman Monica Charris Tabares, Councilman Widney Polynice, and newcomer Jill Fischman, have announced their joint campaign for the 2025 elections. They aim to promote a ...
The Bloomfield Public Library will be closed Monday, February 17th. The library’s regular hours are:Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 8pmThursday: 9am - 6pmFriday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm Buuuuurrr! It’s cold out there… Stop by the Children’s Library for some ACTION packed programs to warm up with the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- In a career already filled with milestones, Bloomfield High School senior Heavyweight wrestler Gabe McCulloch achieved his 100th career win. McCulloch pinned Ryan Kropp from Lyndhurst/North Arlington for his 100th victory. Bloomfield defeated Lyndhurst/North Arlington 50-19. “It ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- During Monday's Bloomfield Township Council meeting, three proclamations were issued, highlighting the importance of blood donation, the remembrance of the Holocaust, and the celebration of Muslim Heritage Month, reflecting the township's commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and ...
WAYNE, NJ – A 23-year-old Little Ferry man was charged on January 16th with Kidnapping (1st degree), two counts of Sexual Assault (2nd degree) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child for an incident that occurred five days earlier, says the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.Not a lot of detail was ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
ADELPHI, MD (01/28/2025)-- Diana Rodriguez of Bloomfield was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the ...
Bloomfield, N.J. - The Township of Bloomfield is set to begin renovations on the historic Bloomfield Children’s Library at 90 Broad Street, a significant step in preserving the 1927 building that also houses the Bloomfield Historical Society. Netta Architects presented the renovation plan at the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Alex Benkert totaled three goals and an assist and AJ Albanese had two goals and two assists as the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia tri-op ice hockey team settled for a 5-5 tie against Montclair on Sunday night at Codey Arena in West Orange. The Raiders held a 5-2 lead on Benkert's ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield High School Athlete of the Month for January is Senior Hockey Team Captain Alex Benkert. Alex has lit the lamp over 100 times, the most goals for any current NJ high school hockey player. He recently eclipsed the 200-point barrier and is the leading scorer in program ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ- Saturday's Bloomfield Animal Shelter cat adoption event was a huge success. According to the shelter, people were lined up before the event began, and out of 16 available cats, 14 found a home. The two remaining cats, Scrooge and Crow were left behind, but the shelter is confident ...
NEWARK, NJ-- The Bloomfield Bengals girls wrestling team has made quite a name for themselves. Already having built a reputation as a female wrestling powerhouse in New Jersey, the Bengals proved themselves once again by winning the gold in 6 of 12 weight classes. Bloomfield's first place winners ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair police responded swiftly this weekend to a reported bomb threat targeting The Wellmont Theater, a concert venue in the center of the township. Immediate measures were implemented to ensure the safety of residents, patrons, and staff in the surrounding area.Law enforcement ...
NEWARK, NJ-- This year's Essex County wrestling tournament concluded this week and Bloomfield had a respectable showing with a 10th place overall team score of 85.5. Seton Hall Prep led all schools with a team total of.236.5. Bloomfield heavyweight Senior Gabe McCulloch was the team's sole gold ...
The SEC County tournament took place this week and both Bloomfield bowling teams had excellent performances. The boys finished in 4th place, only 68 pins away from the top spot. Jayden Padilla had the high series on the team and qualified for the county singles tournament. The girls team ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield has released their 2025 January ~ June Garbage and Recycling Calendar. It can be found at the top of this article and also by clicking here The township also asks you to consider giving away or selling items you are considering putting in the trash. By ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ –Mayor Jenny Mundell is announcing that she will run in the upcoming Primary Election this June to secure the nomination of the Democratic Party and continue serving as the Mayor of Bloomfield. Having already made history as the first woman to hold the position, Mayor Mundell is ...
Join the Bloomfield Animal Shelter for their first Cat Adoption Event of 2025 on Sunday, January 26, at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Enjoy reduced or waived adoption fees. While applications will be available on-site, we highly recommend applying in advance for pre-approval, as on-site applications ...
NEW JERSEY – In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms are integral to our children’s lives. However, they also present risks, including exposure to human traffickers who exploit these platforms to lure and manipulate vulnerable users. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, senior vice ...
Each year at their annual awards dinner, aptly named Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) awards 13 athletes with the Outstanding Athlete Award for their respective county or group of counties. SONJ divides the state into 13 individual or groups of counties, run by the tireless ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield has released an announcement updating the expected snow total to 4-8 inches for Sunday, January 19, 2025, Bloomfield is asking residents to plan for and monitor the expected snow accumulations in the area. All vehicles on county roads and emergency ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield is expecting 2"-4" of snow in the first official winter storm of 2025. The storm is expected to start between 1030 a.m. and 130 p.m. and last until 9 p.m .and midnight. Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. Executive ...
NEW JERSEY - Nearly 14,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, costing an estimated 4,360 women their lives. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which puts new emphasis on the need for regular screening and vaccination to reduce these numbers.While cervical cancer can ...
ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF JONES EXTEND CODE BLUE PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE HOMELESSWITH SHELTER DURING EXTREME WINTER WEATHERList of Sites Available on NJ211.org or by Calling 2-1-1 Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County ...