TOP LOCAL News
By MIKE LAMBERTI
May 7, 2026
Ed Berlinski's legacy as a great athlete at Bloomfield High, and later at North Carolina State University, speaks for itself.At Bloomfield High, Berlinski, a 1934 graduate, was a star football player for the legendary coach, Bill Foley. In 1933, Ed led the state in scoring and earned headlines in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--–Three seats are open on the Bloomfield Town Council, and seven democratic candidates are running.The municipal election will take place on Tuesday, June 2, and the winners will advance to the November general election.Greg Babula is running for Second Ward against fellow newcomers ...
BLOOMFIELD–Three seats are open in the three wards on the Bloomfield Town Council.Seven candidates are running for the vacant seats. The election will take place on Tuesday, June 2, and the winners will advance to the November general election. Democrat Jason Martinez is running for Second Ward ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
The championships continue for the Bloomfield High track & field program.After the girls won gold at the Essex County relays, the boys took home a championship in the Super Essex Conference (SEC) American Division meet, on May 2.The Bengals are back in action on May 8, for the first of two days ...
The Bloomfield High flag football team continues to play well, in its inaugural season.Coached by Deborah Schulze, the Bengals improved its season record to 4-4 on May 4, with an 8-0 win over Columbia of Maplewood High, in a game at Underhill Field.The Bengals are back in action on May 8, when the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield council convened on Monday night for their first meeting in the month of May. The body proclaimed May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month with the township’s Health Officer, Maya Harlow, announcing a pediatric clinic at Watsessing School to ...
Bloomfield, NJ — May 4, 2026 – Despite rainy weather, more than 125 volunteers came together on Saturday, April 24, for Bloomfield’s annual Spring Town-Wide cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, demonstrating strong community pride and a shared commitment to keeping the township clean and ...
GARFIELD, N.J. — The New Jersey Association of Educational Leaders (NJAEL) held its annual End-of-Year Gala on April 23, 2026, at the Royal Manor in Garfield, bringing together school administrators, district leaders, and educators for an evening of recognition and networking.The event’s top honor, ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Bloomfield fire crews are among the many first responders actively assisting the Belleville Fire Department at a large warehouse fire on Cortlandt Street in Belleville, between Joralemon Street and Holmes Street. This area is known as the Valley section of Belleville. The blaze ...
Bloomfield's unified sports program continues to thrive in the spring 2026 season.There has been a lot of success already with the program, led by coach Meghan Leonard. This past winter, the basketball team won a state championship, in dominant fashion.Now there are three sports in the spring.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget at the meeting on Tuesday night.The district lost $1.5 million in state aid, after losing $1.6 million in 2025, resulting in a 3% decrease in funding from the state government, the largest in Essex County, ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Two Hundred Club of Essex County will mark its 60th anniversary next week as it honors 40 first responders for acts of extraordinary bravery at its annual Valor Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at Nanina’s in the Park.The event begins with an 11:30 a.m. reception, followed by ...
Terry Iavarone put it simply, but to the point."HISTORY IS MADE".Bloomfield's head track coach was thrilled to announce that for the first time in the history of the girls track & field program, the Bengals captured the Essex County relay championship. The meet was held on April 28, at West ...
The work ethic demonstrated by Alessandro Cortese, Reese McGowan and Joseph Armeno captains of the Bloomfield High School boy’s tennis program really is commendable.Not only do they consistently look for ways to better themselves in the sport, but they are considerate of helping their teammates ...
The Bloomfield Federation of Music is proud to present "The History of Tomorrow: A 40th Anniversary Celebration," featuring the Bloomfield Youth Band under the leadership of founding director Patrick Burns. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at ...
Setting a school record in any athletic venue is never an easy task.At Bloomfield High, the track & field athletes have made a habit of setting new marks. And in an event as difficult as the pole vault, the Bengals have a new record, as well.Emily Brodowski, a senior and excellent vaulter, ...
With its season beginning to wind down, the Bloomfield High boys' tennis team has shown steady improvement, with a young core of players.Head coach Mike DiMasi has seen his team gain stability.The Bengals will play at Golda Och Academy on April 27, beginning at 4 p.m. On April 28, Bloomfield is ...
The Bloomfield High softball team is playing its best ball this season, and at a good time.Head coach Rich Adams' team won its fourth straight game, on April 24, edging Verona, 10-8, in a Super Essex Conference Liberty Division game, in Bloomfield.The win improved Bloomfield's record to 6-7. Two ...
The 2026 spring sports season is off to a fabulous start at Bloomfield High.The Bengals have already competed in a few invitationals, and are off to a good start in the dual meet seasons, with the boys and girls teams off to 3-0 records.On April 25, the Bengals will compete at the Paul H. Beck ...
The Bloomfield High golf team is halfway through its season this spring.And while the Bengals are struggling, against a very good schedule, head coach Robert MacNett has seen some progress.Bloomfield will compete in the Essex County Tournament, on April 27, at Hendricks Field, in Belleville. It ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce the return of the Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026 , from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. This has been rescheduled due to a stormy forecast on the original date of April 25th. The day will feature more than 20 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – At Monday’s Township Council meeting, the body honored one of the most familiar faces in Bloomfield. Donald Densel was recognized for his service with the United States Postal Service with a proclamation after nearly three decades as a letter carrier, delivering for Bloomfield ...
The Essex County Football Coaches Hall of Fame will open its doors to a new class this coming June.The 2026 class features Charlie Cocuzza, Ronly C. London, Pete Pascarella and Gary J. Mobley.The class will receive induction at the annual Robeson Football Classic, on June 9, at Paul Robeson ...
The Bloomfield High softball team won its second straight game, on April 20, and improved its season record to 4-7.Head coach Rich Adams' squad will be back in action on April 22, when it makes the short trip to play Glen Ridge, in a 4 p.m. start.On April 24, the team begins a seven-game stretch ...
After getting off to a slow start to the regular season against some considerably tough opposition, the Bloomfield High School boys volleyball program appears to be steering the ship in the right direction as we enter the all-important month of May (tournament time).Helping to lead the way in terms ...
Trailing by five runs on two different occasions, the Bloomfield High baseball team got up off the mat and rallied for a 9-8 win, in 8 innings, over a good Cedar Grove squad, in a Super Essex Conference. Colonial Division game, on April 20, in Bloomfield.Head coach Mike Policastro's team improved ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is excited to announce the return of the Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (rain or shine), from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. The day will feature more than 20 businesses bringing their unique products and services directly to the ...
Victory number two in the brief history of the Bloomfield High flag football team came on April 13.The Bengals defeated Barringer for the program's first shutout, 24-0, at Branch Brook Park, in Newark. The win improved Bloomfield's record to 2-1 on the season.Head coach Deborah Schulze's team will ...