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  • Bloomfield, NJ

Hi, I'm Linda Federico-O'Murchu, Bloomfield Local Editor at Patch.com.  For the past year and half I've worked as a reporter, photographer and interim editor at Montclair Patch and other Patch sites across Essex County, before becoming the Patch Bloomfield Editor in September 2011. 

I have worked in many capacities in media, publishing and the arts through the years.  I worked at Newsweek magazine, North Jersey Media and as a freelance writer and photographer.  For many years I worked in the New York gallery scene and exhibited my own work (painting and photography) in galleries across the US.  I graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in photography and Communications Design.  I have participated in photography workshops in Santa Fe and Puerto Rico and my work has appeared in The New York Times and American Photo.  I have been a member of Studio Montclair and the American Society of Media Photographers.  I have always been a writer as well, writing for myself and organizing a Children's Literary Salon for 3 years in Montclair.  I've alternated between art, writing and photography all my life. 

I live in Montclair with my husband and two kids and have a twin sister who lives in Bloomfield.  I graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in Photography and Communications Design. I met my husband, who is from Ireland, after spending a month photographing Belfast, Ireland.  We were married in Italy and lived in Paris for 2 years, where my daughter was born.  After moving stateside, my son was born at St. Barnabus in Livingston.  We have 4 rescue pets - 2 cats & 2 dogs - all of whom have a colorful past.

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Mayor Bags Groceries at ShopRite to Fight Hunger

Mayor McCarthy pitched in at the Brookdale ShopRite Wednesday afternoon as part of the supermarket's "Partners in Caring" event.

Mayor Bags Groceries at ShopRite to Fight Hunger
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Oakeside Music Series Continues Sept 30

Award-winning songwriter Ilene Angel, singer/songwriter Garry Novikoff and Broadway singer Sarah Rice will perform.

Oakeside Music Series Continues Sept 30
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Councilman Supports Adoption of Pitbull

After another township council meeting devoted to Memphis the pitbull, Bloomfield Councilman Bernard Hamilton said the issue needs to be resolved.

Councilman Supports Adoption of Pitbull
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The Week Ahead in Bloomfield

Your Patch guide to what's happening this week around town.

The Week Ahead in Bloomfield
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Tasty Recipes For Rosh Hashanah

These easy and tasty recipes for a side dish and dessert will help make your holiday deliciously simple.

Tasty Recipes For Rosh Hashanah