Bloomfield holds its first veterans resource fair

Bloomfield holds its first veterans resource fair

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The first-ever Bloomfield Veterans Resource Fair was held Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Bloomfield High School lobby. The event was sponsored by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department, under the auspices of its subcommittee for veterans.  Department Director Michael L. Sceurman said the subcommittee had discussed how the township could […]

Mark Richardson art exhibit on display at Bloomfield Civic Center

Mark Richardson art exhibit on display at Bloomfield Civic Center

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is curating an art exhibit with work by deceased artist Mark Richardson that will include sketches, collages and paintings. “50 Years of Work by Artist Mark Richardson” will be on display at the Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad St., from Oct. 15 […]

Bloomfield commuter shuttle bus resumes service

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Following a 20-month hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bloomfield commuter shuttle bus resumed service on Monday, Sept. 27.  Full service resumed on both the North End and South End shuttles, Monday through Friday, except municipal holidays, from approximately 5:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from approximately 5 to 8:30 p.m.  The North End […]

Bloomfield holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pickleball and tennis courts

Bloomfield holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new pickleball and tennis courts

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Monday, Sept. 13, Bloomfield held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for brand new pickleball and tennis courts located at Memorial Park. In total there are now two full-sized tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a practice wall at the park.  “In Bloomfield, we have made it a priority to expand our outdoor spaces […]

Bloomfield campers learn about social media safety

Bloomfield campers learn about social media safety

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Police Detective Marvid Camacho spent a recent morning speaking about social media safety with the children enrolled in the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs summer camp at Watsessing School. Photos Courtesy of Bloomfield Division of Public Safety

WOAC presents ‘Visiones de Identidad, A Latinx Perspective’

WOAC presents ‘Visiones de Identidad, A Latinx Perspective’

WEST ORANGE / BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Through a collaboration with Maria Estrela, Bloomfield’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs adviser, and Rey Arvelo, West Orange Arts Center’s gallery manager, the West Orange Arts Council presents “Visiones de Identidad (Visions of Identity), A Latinx Perspective” in acknowledgment of Hispanic Heritage Month. It will be the first in-person […]