TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
November 21, 2024
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The game-plan for the Bloomfield Tech property, located at 209 Franklin Street, has been a popular topic of late. While residents have spoken up during the public comment section of recent town meetings about what they feel should happen with the property, Mayor Jenny Mundell has ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- After a lopsided victory over Republican candidate David Tucker in this month's election, Jenny Mundell was officially sworn in this afternoon as Bloomfield’s first ever female Mayor. Monica Charris Tabares, who was appointed to the at-Large Council position on an interim basis in ...
NEW JERSEY-- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has officially entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's race in an announcement that focused on facing challenges head on and protecting New Jerseyans' rights and freedoms.Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter aircraft commander, former federal prosecutor, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On 11/05/2024 Bloomfield Police Officers responded to 41 Franklin Street, Grip and Go Tire Shop, on a report of a Theft. The complainant provided surveillance footage of two males loading approximately 40-45 low profile tires into a truck and then leaving the scene. The tires were ...
Bloomfield held its annual Veteran’s Day celebration, recognizing both local and national military veterans for their service and sacrifice in defending the United States of America.Following a parade up Franklin Avenue to the Town Green, a ceremony was held featuring Township and Essex County ...
It was a good season for the Bloomfield High junior varsity football team. Led by coach Mike Carter Jr., the Bengals finished the season with a 5-3-1 record. Bloomfield posted wins against Newark Central, Barringer, Lincoln, JFK-Paterson and Livingston. Bloomfield finished in a tie with Nutley and ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ – New Jersey finally has its own Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and restaurant full of delicious Italian imports. Customers can dine in the sunny 230-seat restaurant and bar and/or purchase artisanal imports in the vast market of imported gastronomic delights ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Turtle Back Zoo has announced its Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular schedule. Admission is free but doesn't include admission to the zoo. Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo requested, "We are also encouraging our visitors to bring non-perishable food items, new ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
The Bloomfield High marching band concluded a very good competitive season by performing at the Atlantic Coast Championships, on Nov. 3, in Hershey, Pa.According to Natalie Kerr, Bloomfield High's Director of Bands, the Bengals finished seventh out of 10 bands in the Open Class. The bands were from ...
Bloomfield’s Department of Human Services reminds residents that spots are still open to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and sides for the upcoming holiday, but that they are being gobbled up fast. As in past years, eligible families can sign up via the Bloomfield Township website found here.
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...
The Bloomfield Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Basketball Kickoff event on Tuesday, November 12th at 6pm at Bella Napoli in Bloomfield. This fundraising event aims to raise funds for the Bloomfield Public School district along with the BHS boys and girls basketball teams. For just ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ- With wildfires burning throughout NJ due to drought conditions, smoke from these blazes is carrying miles into many areas safe from the flames. A 100 acre fire in Pompton Lakes is the latest New Jersey wildfire to threaten surrounding structures and cause road closures. Bloomfield ...
Led by coach Meghan Leonard, the Bloomfield Unified soccer team put together a tremendous campaign in its inaugural season this fall.Bloomfield closed out the season on Oct. 28, with a 7-3 victory over Sparta. In addition, the team finished second in Division 1 for the Unified Cup, after a ...
The Bloomfield High boys and girls' soccer teams concluded its 2024 season in their respective NJSIAA tournaments earlier this week.Both squads put together winning seasons. The girls, coached by Jon Aliaga finished 11-10. The team earned the eighth seed in the state tournament, in North 1, Group ...
A new season will get underway for Bloomfield College's men's basketball team, on Nov. 8, when the Bears travel to Worcester, Ma., for the Assumption Tip-Off Classic. The first game will pit the Bears against Assumption University, in a 7 p.m. tip off.On Nov. 9, the team will face St. Michael's ...
Steve DiGregorio's legacy is well known in Nutley, and throughout Essex County.The third winningest head coach in Nutley High football history, DiGregorio was loved by his players for many years, as well as respected by opposing coaches.DiGregorio, a Nutley High graduate, was Nutley's head coach ...
As the 'second season' of high school soccer commences this week, the Bloomfield High boys' soccer team hopes to make a deep run in the NJSIAA, North 1, Group 4 tournament.The Bengals gained the sixth seed in the very competitive section, and were scheduled to play host to Fair Lawn, in the first ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Police are investigating how thousands of dollars of meat may have walked out of a local supermarket.According to the Montclair Police Department, a series of high-value shoplifting incidents at King’s Supermarket on Valley Road resulted in thousands of dollars worth ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Mayor position has found some stability after a tumultuous 2024.Democratic nominee and current 1st Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell emerged as Bloomfield’s first female mayor ever with a victory over Republican David Tucker. As of 10 p.m., Mundell was ahead by a more ...
A rebuilding season was concluded on Nov. 2, as the Bloomfield Bengals football team played a hard-nosed game, but fell short to Clifton, 27-7, at Clifton Stadium, in the season finale for both schools in 2024.Clifton improved to 3-6 on the season while Bloomfield finished the year with a 3-7 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- For those of a certain age, the video arcade evokes memories of after-school hangouts, friendly competition and a more carefree time. While arcades have mostly vacated their former shopping mall spaces, Hometown Arcade hopes to bring the 8-bit social scene of the 1980s and ‘90s ...
Among some of the great songs by Frank Sinatra is 'Winners'. And as the Bloomfield High football team gets ready for the season finale on Nov. 2, at Clifton High School, seems like a good time to say thank you to the seniors, who devoted three years of the varsity, and in many instances, four years ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken PATH station will be closed for 25 days starting from January 30th 2025 until February 25th to facilitate critical safety repairs and improvements across several elements of the system.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the plan on Thursday as part of ...
Scout Troop 22 is holding an open invite for anyone interested in Scouting to attend their Open House onTuesday, Nov 12th at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Bloomfield from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. The fun and benefits of Scouting will be on display through exhibits and presentations by the boys of Troop ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
As the NJSIAA tournament goes through its seeding process this week, the Bloomfield High boys and girls soccer teams head into the final phase of the season with winning records.The boys took an 11-6-2 mark into a game at Newark Academy, on Oct. 29. Head coach Mike Aiello's squad will then prepare ...
A tremendous season for the Bloomfield High marching band will be concluded this coming weekend, when the Bengals compete at the Atlantic Coast Championships on Nov. 3, at Hershey Park Stadium, in Hershey, Pa.Last weekend, the team was at the Tournament of Bands New Jersey State Championships, ...