Wednesday, May 16, 2012
At Anthony’s Cheesecake from 12-2 pm Thursday, residents and business owners are invited to share their views on a Patch video project!
Bloomfield residents and business owners are invited to be part of a Patch video about the township’s redevelopment efforts, especially regarding the Transit Village. The filming will take place at Anthony’s Cheesecake, a local business that overlooks the construction site, on Thursday, May 17, from noon-2 pm. Patch will be conducting short, informal interviews on the subject, asking questions like, “How has the township’s redevelopment efforts affected you/your business?” “What do you think of the construction process so far?” and “How will the Transit Village impact your business when it’s complete?” Anyone is welcome to take part in this “man-on-the-street” video, so come over to Anthony’s Cheesecake, 71 Washington Street, from 12-2 …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
NJ.com reports that Bloomfield's bus service to and from the Newark Light Rail and Airport will be cut back or discontinued, pending two public hearings in June
Monday, May 14, 2012
A look at some job openings in or around the Bloomfield community.
Welcome to the Workin' Week! Patch is working to help you get back to work. Or to help you find your dream job. Every Monday morning we will post jobs in and around your area. Let us know how you do. Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Bloomfield community from Monster.com: Bookkeeper (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Regional Facilities Supervisor (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Design Director for Branding Agency (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Portfolio Manager (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Bloomfield Local Editor Linda Federico-O'Murchu at linda@patch.com.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Reader's Choice winner this week is Bloomfield's favorite "staycation" spot -- a full-service spa with lots of love
This week Patch’s Reader’s Choice Poll asked, “What is Your Favorite Place for a Staycation?” For Bloomfield readers, the choice was clear: FLIC Spa, at 388 Broad Street. After all, what better place to “get away from it all” -- right in town -- than a full-service spa that calls itself a “vacation without the flight” ? As many people will attest, there is nothing quite like Flic Spa in Bloomfield. Its exotic appearance and mood of tranquility entices visitors to enter the storefront and tasteful boutique. Inside, an artistic fountain, paintings, sculptures and imported textiles create a lovely ambiance beside the displays of jewelry, lotions, soaps, handbags and unique objects. But behind the dramatic, floral-carved silver door is …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Is YOUR business doing something to celebrate?
All over town, local businesses are gearing up to make Mom's big day better than ever. Taste It Again restaurant on Glenwood Avenue is offering complimentary flowers and photos to patrons on Mother's Day. The Orange Squirrel Restaurant is offering its first-ever Mother's Day brunch. Angelo's Pizzeria is offering Mom free dessert with dinner. And Flic Spa is offering gift certificates for a Mother's Day special package of services: a rose petal foot soak, full body massage/aromatherapy and orange and grapefruit facial. Is your business offering something special for Mother's Day? Maybe your restaurant is serving up something extra delicious? Are gift certificates available for your services? If so, let us know and we'll add your …
Anthony Robert Salon opens in spacious, new Verona venue.
Things are still relatively quiet at 279 Bloomfield Ave., the new home of Jerseylicious reality star Anthony Lombardi’s salon, but that’s just because they’re settling in. This week is the salon’s soft opening, but Lombardi is planning a grand opening for next month. The sleek new space was a big undertaking for Lombardi, who has just about quadrupled his size from the tiny, four-chair salon he first opened in Verona six years ago. And, as with all construction projects, this one wasn’t quite completed by the time Lombardi had hoped. He planned on opening in April. When asked to describe how the transition went, the ever-energetic and optimistic Lombardi said, “So far so good.” But he admitted he’s still “trying to figure out where …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Women’s Fund of New Jersey, dedicated to helping under-served populations and changing public policy, held its annual fundraiser May 4 at the BMW of Bloomfield
The Women’s Fund of New Jersey held its second annual “Power of the Purse” fundraiser on Friday May 4, hosted by the BMW of Bloomfield. Dedicated to supporting the cause of social and economic justice for women and girls, the gathering featured a live and silent auction, cocktails, hors d'œuvres -- and plenty of excitement as, one by one, chic designer handbags went to the highest bidder. The BMW showroom, with its soaring glass walls and gleaming surfaces, provided a stylish venue for the catered affair, a $100-per-person event that drew professionals from all vocations. Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of New Jersey, Michelle Tuck-Ponder called the event “A celebration of women’s philanthropy,” -- one that would raise money …
Monday, May 7, 2012
NJ All-State Academic Team members Carla Alvarez-Valverde and Michelle Ruiz-Taylor, both of Bloomfield, were recognized for their academic achievements
Bloomfield resident and Essex County College honor student Carla Alvarez-Valverde delivered one of the keynote addresses at the 18th annual Phi Theta Kappa Day celebration on Thursday, May 3, at the Trenton Marriott Hotel. She was also named a Coca-Cola Foundation New Century Scholar, and will also receive a $2,000 scholarship for being New Jersey’s top community college student. The New Jersey Council of County Colleges hosted the event honoring New Jersey’s best and brightest community college students and their families. Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society for two-year college students. A Business Administration major, Alvarez-Valverde was recently named a recipient of the renowned Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer scholarship, …
A look at some job openings in or around the Bloomfield community.
Welcome to the Workin' Week! Patch is working to help you get back to work. Or to help you find your dream job. Every Monday morning we will post jobs in and around your area. Let us know how you do. Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Bloomfield community from Monster.com: Portfolio Manager (Bloomfield): Click here for details. .NET Software Developer (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Research Assistant (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Patient Representative (Bloomfield): Click here for details. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Bloomfield Local Editor Linda Federico-O'Murchu at linda@patch.com.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Grab your sombrero and prepare to fiesta for the holiday, this Saturday, May 5.
Cue the mariachi band music, put on that sombrero, and grab yourself a handful of tortilla chips - Cinco de Mayo is here! This Saturday marks the celebration of Cinco de Mayo - which translates to “5th of May” - a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, observed in parts of Mexico and the United States. Often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is actually a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla, a hard-won victory by the outnumbered Mexican militia over French forces in 1862, according to History.com. But here in New Jersey - Cinco de Mayo is a good excuse for some music, dancing and food. Bars and restaurants throughout our area will be joining in the fun, with live bands, food and drink specials, and parties. …
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7:14 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012
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