Glass Window Shattered During Bloomfield Business Burglary: Police

Cigarettes and condoms were missing from the counter area, authorities said.

Major Bank Reverses Course After NJ Towns Yank Millions Over Links To ICE Prisons

Bank spokespeople said the move was not done in response to "divestment" demands from anti-ICE activists.

Expensive Apple Gear Stolen In Bloomfield During Facebook Marketplace Trade: Police

The seller handed the buyer an Apple Pro Vision VR headset to inspect. Here’s what happened next, police said.

Sidewalk Sale In Bloomfield Will Return For 2026: Shopping, Deals, Family Fun (UPDATED)

Here are some of the local businesses that will be participating this year.

Bloomfield Farmer's Market Will Return For 2026 With Healthy Food, Live Music

Vendors are being sought for the new season.

Bloomfield Center Alliance Nets $150K ‘Transformation Grant’

It’s the largest grant award the BCA has ever received. Here’s what it will be spent on.

Bloomfield Police Offer ‘Safe Zone’ To Make Purchases, Sales From E-Commerce Sites

The BPD "Safe Exchange Zone" is available to people who use services such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Letgo and OfferUp.

$1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Bloomfield: See The Lucky Numbers

The ticket matched all five white balls, missing only the Power Ball.

Restaurant, Coffee Shop Open In Bloomfield: 2025 New Businesses

Every Day Grind Coffee Company and WNB Factory are open for business on Washington Street in Bloomfield.

$600K Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Bloomfield

A lottery ticket worth $600,000 was recently sold at a convenience store in Essex County.

‘Shop Small’ At The Bloomfield Center Sidewalk Sale: Weekend Event

The local sidewalk sale will feature 21 retailers, salons, fitness studios and restaurants. It takes place on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Gas Price Dips Below $3 In Essex County, Online Tracker Shows (Here's Where)

Drivers can fuel up for less than $3 per gallon at several local gas stations in Essex County, according to an online price tracker.

College Student From Irvington Is A ‘Rising Star’ In The Garden State

Five standout college students will be honored at the 11th annual New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum.

Bloomfield Business Burglary Suspects Arrested After Investigation, Police Say

The proceeds of the burglaries were valued at nearly $10,000, authorities said.

Arrests Made In Bloomfield Business Burglaries, Police Say

Bloomfield police recently announced two arrests involving burglaries to local businesses.

Bloomfield Patch: How To Post Op-Eds, Events, Business News

Learn how share events, op-eds and other community announcements on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!

Bloomfield Honors 22 ‘Women To Watch’ With Proclamation (VIDEO)

The recipients own local businesses or are otherwise “shaping their communities through leadership, innovation and determination.”

Bloomfield Mayor: Electric Hikes Are ‘Failure To Stand Against Greed’

"The people I represent deserve better than being forced to fatten the bottom line for utility companies," Bloomfield's mayor said.

Bloomfield Store Sells $10K Winning Lottery Ticket

A Bloomfield store recently sold a winning Mega Millions ticket. See the locations of other recent lottery wins in New Jersey here.

3 Bloomfield Businesses Burglarized On Same Day: Police

Two local businesses in Bloomfield were burglarized. Another saw an attempted burglary, police said.

Free Tax Prep In Bloomfield: United Way Expands Services In 2025

Eligible Bloomfield residents can save up to $248 by having their taxes done for free – here's how.

Bloomfield Patch: How To Post Events, Op-Eds, Business News

Learn how share events, op-eds and community announcements on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!

New Owners Buy Bloomfield, Newark ShopRites From Longtime Grocer

“I have made the difficult decision to leave the supermarket industry,” Neil Greenstein said, adding that the two stores are in good hands.

Business & Restaurants In Essex County: 2024 Year In Review

What new spots opened in Essex County? Catch up with the year's comings-and-goings here.

$3B Health Care Merger Would Be Bad For New Jersey, Other States: Feds

“American health care is unwell,” a federal prosecutor said, criticizing a proposed deal between UnitedHealth and Amedisys.

Patch Bloomfield: How To Post Events, Classifieds, Business News

Learn how share events, classifieds and community announcements on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!

New Business In Bloomfield Has Classic Arcade Games, Pinball

Lovers of classic arcade games and vintage pinball machines will have a new place to get nostalgic when Hometown Arcade opens in Bloomfield.

Strong Caribbean Ties Are Badge Of Honor At Bloomfield Restaurant

After making his mark in the hospitality industry, the owner of Bacchanal Junction is putting a lifetime of experience to work in New Jersey

Bloomfield Patch: How To Post Events, Classifieds, Announcements

Learn how create events, classifieds and articles on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!

2 Robberies Reported At Bloomfield Businesses: Police

BPD: Two men pushed a woman down and robbed her outside a pharmacy. A man bit a beauty supply store worker on the arm.

Provident Bank Will Close Bloomfield Branch Due To Lakeland Merger

Provident Bank will be closing a branch in Bloomfield this summer as it carries out a high-profile merger with Lakeland Bank.

Sewerage Commission Awards $9K To Bloomfield For Rebate Program

“This is a win-win situation for all involved,” the chair of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission said.

Cheerios Puts Bloomfield Grocery Store Workers’ Faces On Cereal Boxes

A team of employees at the Brookdale ShopRite recently earned a unique honor: their faces on a box of Cheerios.

Under New Management: Bloomfield Laundry Business Relaunches

A grand opening ribbon cutting recently took place for a newly re-launched business in Bloomfield: Fresh Scent Wash ‘N Fold.

Bloomfield Gets Boost To Bond Rating, Scores Financial Win

Councilwoman Mundell: "Despite facing financial challenges in recent years due to the pandemic and inflation, we have weathered the storm."

Next-Gen ‘Smart Carts’ Arrive At Bloomfield Supermarket

The future of grocery shopping may have arrived at the Brookdale ShopRite in Bloomfield. No jobs will be impacted, spokespeople say.

2nd Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Will Open In Bloomfield

Defying the “grass ceiling,” Bloomfield will soon have its second woman-owned marijuana dispensary when Blue Oak opens its doors.

Bloomfield Uses 15M Less Plastic Bags Per Year After NJ Ban: Study

New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic bags keeps more than 15 million of them out of Bloomfield's trash stream every year, advocates say.

Bloomfield Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers

A supermarket in Bloomfield recently sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000, officials say.

Job Fair At Bloomfield ShopRite Supermarket: See How To Apply

ShopRite will be holding a career fair at most of its stores in New Jersey on Jan. 20, including the Bloomfield location.