TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
July 7, 2024
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — More hot weather is headed our way this week. Bloomfield is under a heat advisory from Monday, July 8 at noon until Tuesday, July 9, at 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected on Monday, and around 100 on Tuesday, the weather service ...
While the high school wrestling season doesn't commence until near Thanksgiving, there's plenty going on during the "off season", both on the mat, and honoring a storied legacy at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich succeeded a legend in Sam Fusaro back in 2017, after serving as an ...
A week into the summer campaign, the Bloomfield High wrestling program is already looking ahead to the 2024-2025 season. And beyond. Head coach Ryan Smircich was all fired up as he welcomed some very young wrestlers for an afternoon workout, at The Pit. And following the youngsters' workout, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- While the season doesn't officially begin for another six weeks, the Bloomfield High girls' volleyball team is putting in quality work this summer. Head coach Louis Stevens took over as the girls and boys volleyball coach in 2005. Stevens took a one-year leave of absence last ...
Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and their contribution to high mortality rates.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental health ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield High boys' tennis team put together another solid season, led by head coach Mike DiMasi. The Bengals won five matches in 2024, including a 3-1 victory over Union, on April 29. When the season had concluded, DiMasi admitted it was a sad goodbye to a talented ...
Championships and individual medal winners highlighted another standout season for the Bloomfield High track & field program in 2024. Led by head coach Terry Iavarone, both the boys and girls had marvelous campaigns, once again. The boys finished 8-0 in the regular season and won its ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--In December 2022, Bloomfield’s Planning Board determined that a proposal for a Wendy’s/Taco Bell location in Brookdale didn’t do enough to ensure its safe operation in a school zone on a congested stretch of Broad Street. While the applicant, Finomus Bloomfield RE Holdings, was ...
The Bloomfield High track and field team put together another outstanding season in 2024. Both the boys and girls' teams were once again Super Essex Conference (SEC) undefeated champions. The team also had a number of talented athletes who qualified for the Group 4 championship and the Meet ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The 13th Bloomfield High School Alumni Football Camp was held on June 22, at Foley Field, with a large turnout of young campers on hand. Once again, former Bengal and later, Virginia Tech football standout Anthony Lambo oversaw the event. Lambo, a 1996 graduate of Bloomfield ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - A Montclair Public library branch in Montclair was evacuated on Sunday after someone made a bomb threat via email. No explosive devices have been found, a police investigation is ongoing, authorities said. According to police, on Sunday, June 30 at 3:59 p.m., the Montclair Police ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been fighting strong winds recently that have made fishing somewhat of a challenge. As the winds subside, and the water continues its upward rise in temperature, fishing will be productive. Fluke continue ...
PATERSON, NJ - With communities across the area set to host fireworks displays in celebration of Fourth of July, John DeCando, one of New Jersey’s longest serving animal control officers, is once again asking pet owners to take special care of their dogs and cats who may become scared by the loud ...
While the regular season doesn't begin for a few months, the Bloomfield High girls' soccer program is putting in some quality time during the summer months. Head coach Jon Aliaga is beginning his ninth season at the helm, in 2024. The Bengals were 10-10 last season, and won five of its last ...
The Bloomfield High baseball program will certainly be busy this summer. The Bengals will field an 18U and 16U team team, and will play through most of July. "We started practicing June 10, and have practiced multiple times a week between Monday and Thursday," said BHS coach Mike Carter ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--There was a spirited outdoors workout, followed by a loud and enthusiastic weight lifting session, inside the locker room at Foley Field. Overall, it was just another day for the Bengals football team, which began workouts last week. And believe it or not, the regular season ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Two men recently escaped from Montclair police after an encounter involving a tow truck, a motorcycle, and a ladder, police officials announced Tuesday. According to the Montclair Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300-block of Orange Road around 1 a.m. on June 19 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--In less than 24 hours, the Bloomfield water boil advisory has been lifted. On Tuesday afternoon, the Township issued an alert stating that e-coli bacteria was found in a single sample obtained during routine sampling. Today, that advisory has been canceled. In a message ...
This week, many Bloomfield residents reviewed online their estimated property tax bills for the third quarter of 2024, only to find a shockingly high increase with no explanation. “How did this get passed with the two percent cap, and why weren’t we notified of this beforehand,” one resident ...
Bloomfield High's Will Cordero, a recent graduate of Bloomfield High, was one of the recipients of the 2024 Watsessing Athletic Club Scholarship. Will recently provided some classy comments on his selection, and TAPinto Bloomfield wanted to share those thoughts. "I have always been ...
The summer will certainly be a busy time for the Bloomfield High softball program. Head coach Rich Adams noted that his team will be play an aggressive schedule, starting in late June and continuing through most of July. The Bengals will play in a league which includes mostly schools from Essex ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- As of Tuesday afternoon, the Township of Bloomfield has issued a boil water advisory to all residents. The alert sent out from the Township is as follows; Boil Water Alert (6/25/2024): This is an Emergency Announcement from the Township of Bloomfield. Due to the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With high winds felt throughout Northern New Jersey on Monday afternoon, reports of fallen trees were seen throughout the area. Just before 7 p.m., Bloomfield fire and police personnel were on scene at the corner of Thomas Street and Second Street where a large tree had come ...
Another successful year of athletics at Bloomfield High included a solid number of student-athletes who participated in the 2023-2024 school year. Also, the spring sports season produced a number of athletes who earned post-season accolades. The Bengals who earned post-season honors in spring, ...
MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, held their annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Recognition Event. The event recognizes those dedicated officers and unique enforcement strategies that have shown exemplary efforts in the fight to eliminate drunk and impaired driving. Members of the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The 2024 Brookdale ShopRite Tom Fleming Sunset Classic will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The ever popular 5 Mile Road Race begins at 7:30pm and will take runners through the streets of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge. Due to the size and popularity of the annual race, ...
CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey is home again. After getting fresh coats of paint on its hull and other maintenance in the Philadelphia shipyard dry dock, the Camden tourist attraction on Thursday was pushed up the river by tugboats and reunited in the early afternoon with its berth on the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- As high school sports have become more demanding, planning a summer vacation has become more challenging than ever. High school athletes participating in fall sports, and even some involved in other seasonal sports are generally required to attend summer practices, even though ...