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Bloomfield to host Oakeside Cultural Center grand re-opening, open house June 25 as township plans expansion of community programs on the grounds following takeover by newly established cultural preservation commission
Township of Bloomfield
FDA, CDC gave final approvals to Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines for children as young as 6 months with 18m more people now eligible for vaccination
The Associated Press
Bloomfield-area pharmacies listed on state’s COVID vaccine finder for new Pfizer, Moderna vaccines available for children as young as 6 months as of Jun. 21
State of New Jersey
East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium is one of 16 North Americans venues selected to host matches in 2026 men’s soccer FIFA World Cup
NorthJersey.com
Local News
Jun. 23 Bloomfield Zoning Board meeting to continue considering approval of new childcare center at 67 Park Pl., new 14-unit apartment building at 25 Lawrence St.
Township of Bloomfield
Bloomfield’s Casa de Flora Bar coffee and flower bar to host grand opening Jun. 24 at 75 Washington St. with North Jersey Chamber of Commerce networking event
North Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks home for fully vetted 12-year-old dog recently found as stray
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Bloomfield resident, Montclair State Center for Cooperative Media assistant director Joe Amditis featured in discussion on local news and journalism on Bridging the Gap podcast
TAPinto South Plainfield
ICYMI: Bloomfield Educational Foundation to host Tom Fleming Sunset Classic Jun. 30 with kids, one-mile, and five-mile runs with proceeds to benefit special education students pursuing higher education
Bloomfield Educational Foundation
Montclair YMCA to host two-week summer journalism program for area youth age 11-13 starting Jul. 18
YMCA of Montclair
Maplewood Middle Schools reinstates mask mandate through at least Jun. 24 in response to recent outbreaks identified among all grades
Maplewood Patch
Oranges YMCA is hiring for childcare and camp positions with $1k+ sign-on bonuses for certain roles
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges
Essex County Parks is hosting Wellness on the Waterfront at South Mountain Reservation in July and August with Yoga Mondays, Jammin’ in July music Tuesday, Movies at the Zoo Wednesdays, and workout classes on Thursdays
Essex County Parks
Other News
Wharton State Forest fire that began over the weekend is mostly contained as N.J. environmental commissioner says it may be among largest fires in state in 15 years
New Jersey Patch