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By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
July 27, 2024
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Continuing a tradition that has been going on for as long as anyone can remember, Anthony's in Bloomfield Center will join the nation to celebrate "National Cheesecake Day" this Tuesday. Held every July 30, National Cheesecake Day is a celebration of Bloomfield's favorite bakery ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Taking the train and riding the bus is going to cost us more. This is after NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a new $3 billion operating budget on Wednesday, expected to sharply raise fares for riders. This is reportedly the agency’s biggest-ever operating budget. NJ ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ – Clara Maass Medical Center (CMMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for heart failure. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals ...
The Bloomfield High softball team has been playing well this summer. Head coach Rich Adams' team has competed in an Essex County league, and a number of players are getting valuable time on the diamond. "The summer has been going well so far," said Adams. "The girls have been working hard, ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--It's been a very good summer for the Bloomfield High baseball team. Led by head coach Mike Policastro, along with assistants Mike Carter Jr., and Liam Penberthy, Bloomfield took a 7-1-1 record into the final week of the season. Bloomfield opened the season with a 10-10 tie ...
It might be mid July, but wrestling certainly is on the mind of many athletes at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich has been pleased with the way his grapplers are working this summer. While the regular season practice doesn't start until near Thanksgiving, the hard work needed to ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Just days after being found guilty on 16 counts related to an international bribery scheme, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has announced that he will resign from the Senate on Aug. 20, Although he resisted resigning while his appeal was pending, Menendez faced a possible expulsion ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
New parents seeking information on feeding their babies can find helpful resources in Bloomfield. The 2024 Pumpspotting Feel Better Feed Better Tour will be stopping at the Feedwell Expo at the Arch Wellness space at 1285 Broad Street. on August 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This tour, which ...
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Friday, 7/19, the second edition of "Christmas In July" Outdoor Movie Night, hosted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will take place in town. The weather is looking to be a bit cooler than the past week. The event will celebrate the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, was convicted in a federal bribery case on Tuesday. Menendez was found guilty of 16 bribery, fraud and extortion charges that prosecutors say reflect his actions to sell his office to foreign nationals and local businessmen in ...
Sam Cavallaro's ascension to head football coach at Bloomfield High began in 1966. Cavallaro had success as head coach at Bayonne prior to his arrival at Bloomfield. That first team would finish 4-5 in '66. The next two seasons, Bloomfield had back-to-back records of 4-3-2. In 1969, the Bengals ...
We're excited to share that RWJBarnabas Health has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities! We scored [100] on the Disability Equality Index®, showcasing our commitment to disability inclusivity and equity in the workplace. A huge thank you to our ...
The Bloomfield High girls' volleyball program will begin his 48th season on the court this fall. Robert Mooney was the first head coach, in 1977, followed by Rich Faller a year later and Carol Hosbach for two seasons (1979-1980). In 1981, Ellen Reiner would begin a solid 11-year run as ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education has announced the sudden passing of Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds. According to a release, District officials have said the following, "Dr. Ponds was at his core a kind, caring and thoughtful human being who committed his life to the education ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...
Looking back at the history of Bloomfield High fall sports has provided a number of interesting parallels to stability and successes. Joining that list is the BHS cross country program, which has certainly stood the test of time. The boys program began in 1913, while the girls team first hit the ...
Fifty years ago, Bloomfield High introduced girls tennis to its list of athletic venues. And as the program celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall, there's plenty of good things to look back on, in the program's history. Elaine Schoengood would be the program's first head coach, and ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey dropped six spots in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business in 2024” list, from No. 19 in 2023 to No. 25 this year. The Garden State’s overall ranking placed it below neighboring states New York (No. 22) and Pennsylvania (No. 17) on the list. New Jersey outranked ...
The Bloomfield High boys' soccer program will begin is 65th season on the pitch this fall, and to say there it has been a successful run may be understatement. The Bengals first team hit the field in the fall of 1959, when Dwight Eisenhower was the nation's president. Robert Nye would coach the ...
It might be early July, with very warm temperatures, but the Bloomfield High football team has been putting in a lot of quality work. Head coach Mike Carter's team participated in a 7-on-7 tournament, at Cedar Grove High, on July 10, and the Bengals produced some good results. Approximately ...
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
Stability in the coaching ranks has defined the Bloomfield High girls' soccer program since its inception in 1988. As the team begins its 37th season this fall, its current head coach, Jon Aliaga, is just the fourth head coach, and has held that position since 2016. Bob Mayer was the first ...
One hundred twenty years have gone by, since Bloomfield High fielded its first football team, in 1904. The earliest records, as compiled by the Bloomfield High athletic department, shows the first head coach in school history was William Conley, who held the job for one season, in 1909, ...
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced that detectives seized over a kilo of suspected cocaine in early morning raids in Newark and Bloomfield. With court authorized search warrants for four locations in Newark and an apartment in Bloomfield, detectives, with the help of various ...
The fall sports scene isn't far off, at Bloomfield High. Currently, the summer season has been perking, with a number of varsity teams competing in leagues and doing workouts, in preparation for a new season, whether it be this fall, or later into the new school year. At Bloomfield, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- While official practices and tryouts for the 2024 season are still about six weeks away, the Bloomfield High boys' soccer team is already putting in quality work for the upcoming fall campaign. Head coach Mike Aiello enters his 10th season at the helm, and his 13th with the ...