TOP LOCAL News
By CHARLIE DELUCA
April 18, 2026
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), along with federal, state, county and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, April 18, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford beginning at 7 a.m.The drill, which will gauge ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As costs continue to rise across the country, the Township of Bloomfield heard plans for a potential cost-cutting measure during Monday’s council meeting.With the projected 2026 budget not yet finalized, the administration is looking to implement cost-saving measures that would ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
It was a Saturday night, and many supporters of Bloomfield High athletics had gathered at a favorite restaurant, in Bloomfield, to discuss scholarships for a new class of Bengal student-athletes.Among those, there were two of Bloomfield High's solid athletes, and citizens, in Michael Carter Jr., ...
NEWARK, N.J. — Bloomfield-based cannabis retailer RISE Dispensaries is partnering with community organizations to support a free expungement clinic and resource fair scheduled for April 28 at Down Bottom Farms.The event, organized in collaboration with Blaze Responsibly and hosted by Ironbound ...
The Bloomfield High softball team will have four captains for the 2026 season, according to head coach Rich Adams."We waited until just about the start of the season to name captains this year," said Adams. "With the team being younger and with a lot of new faces, we wanted to see who stepped up ...
The Bloomfield High boys' volleyball team has two matches scheduled this coming week.Led by head coach Louis Stevens, the Bengals will be home to play East Orange Campus, in a 4 p.m. start from the Cella Gymnasium, on April 13. On April 15, the team visits an always good Livingston team, at 4 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Township of Bloomfield will host a community wellness event as part of a broader public health initiative led by Mayor Jenny Mundell and local officials.The event, titled “Mayor Mundell’s Wellness Walk,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at ...
The Bloomfield High baseball team captured early season wins against Hoboken and Barringer in the early stages of the 2026 season.Head coach Mike Policastro's squad will take on Glen Ridge in back-to-back league games, on April 13, at Glen Ridge and on April 15, at home. Both of those games start ...
The Bloomfield High track & field team will face an ambitious schedule this spring.Head coach Terry Iavarone's team competed in the Season Opener Invitational, on April 4, and were at the Moorestown Invitational, on April 11. On April 16, the Bengals will take on Livingston, at 4 p.m. and on ...
The Bloomfield High softball team won its second game of the season, defeating Verona, in a Super Essex Conference Liberty Division match up, on April 8, in Verona.Head coach Rich Adams' team is back in action on April 10, when it plays host to Montclair. Please note that this game will be ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire and Engineering Departments will initiate routine hydrant flushing on Friday, April 17, at 11:00 PM. This mandatory maintenance program is scheduled to continue through October 2026.To reduce inconvenience, residents will receive advance notifications through ...
The Bloomfield High flag football team split its first two games of the season, defeating Memorial of West New York, 12-6, then dropping a close game to a talented squad from neighboring Belleville, 22-12, on April 9, at Foley Field.Head coach Deborah Schulze's squad is back in action on April 13, ...
Bloomfield High School has a new varsity and junior varsity sport this spring. It's flag football, and based on the tremendous turnout of student-athletes who came out for the team, this should be a very exciting venue, going forward.According to head coach Deborah Schulze, 70 prospective young ...
As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care. Personal finance company WalletHub has released its 2026 ...
BLOOMFIELD N.J. — — A new wellness initiative aimed at improving bone health among older residents has been introduced as part of Bloomfield’s expanding programming for seniors at the Oakeside Cultural Center.The program, known as Project Healthy Bones, is a 24-week course combining exercise and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--It was March 31, 1997, when a group of eight men had a meeting at Obal's Inn, in Bloomfield, to discuss awarding scholarships to some worthy Bloomfield High students.On that night, the NCAA men's basketball championship game between the University of Kentucky and the University of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, March 31st, the Bloomfield Fire Department held a promotional ceremony in which two firefighters were promoted to the rank of Fire Captain, one Fire Captain was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief and one new firefighter was sworn in. The positions were filled due ...
It might be spring break at Bloomfield High, but the sports scene should be plenty busy over the next week.Here's a look at the sports, and the upcoming schedule.BASEBALL: Head coach Mike Policastro's team will play four times, beginning with an April 6 game, at home, versus Belleville, starting ...
History was made on the gridiron for Bloomfield High, and this time, it was the ladies who got the job done.Led by head coach Deborah Schulze, the Bengals began a new era of flag football with a 12-6 victory at Memorial High of West New York, on March 31.Bloomfield will play its next game, at home, ...
For Saharia Quamina, the focus and desire were never a question.The Bloomfield High senior had become the fourth wrestler in school history to win a NJSIAA championship, on March 14, at Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City.Saharia then made one more trip, to affirm her greatness.The 2026 NHSCA High ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Residents and community members of Bloomfield are invited to participate in the town's semiannual Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of a Beautification and Clean Communities Program. This year’s event coincides with Earth Day, encouraging community involvement and ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Bloomfield Educational Foundation will host its annual awards gala on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, recognizing distinguished alumni, educators and community partners for their contributions to the local school district.The event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Nanina’s ...
BATON ROUGE, LA— Two students from Bloomfield, New Jersey, have been elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society recognizing academic achievement across all disciplines.Erin Reilly and Tasnim Oyshi, both of Bloomfield, were selected for membership through ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education unanimously approved the submission of the tentative 2026-27 budget to the Department of Education for approval during the March 24th meeting. Final adoption of the budget will be voted on during a public hearing and presentation at the board ...
With the season opener scheduled for March 31, the Bloomfield High flag football team, for girls, has been working hard in practice.The Bengals will open their season at the Passaic Flag Football Jamboree, on March 28, with a 10 a.m. start. According to head coach Deborah Schulze, the team will ...
Robert MacNett will begin his 26th season as Bloomfield High's golf coach this spring.Another in a long line of Bloomfield High coaches with 20 years on the respective job, MacNett received praise from Bloomfield High athletic director, Steve Jenkins."Coach MacNett is a credit to the coaching ...
Bloomfield, NJ – – A town-wide boil water advisory has been issued in Bloomfield following a repair to a water main break at Orange Street and Orange Place. Authorities stated that while no contamination has been confirmed, the advisory is a precautionary measure.Residents are advised to boil water ...
Bloomfield, New Jersey — March 26, 2026 — Police in Bloomfield responded to a report of a suspicious person with a gun at a local temple on Broad Street, authorities said Friday.According to the Bloomfield Police Department, officers were dispatched to Temple Ner Tamid after receiving a call about ...