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Simon Galperin

Simon is the founder and Executive Editor of The Jersey Bee. He is a Bloomfield resident who grew up in Bergen County and leads our editorial, engagement, product, and business development efforts.

Simon's Latest Articles

KinderSmile Foundation plans free dental exams, cleanings, and fluoride treatment for children up to age 13 on Feb. 3 at 10 Broad St. with appointment required by phone

From KinderSmile Foundation

Bloomfield is hiring a full-time senior clerk for accounts payable as part of the finance office with applications accepted by email

From Township of Bloomfield

Former Bloomfield High School football coach Chet Parlavecchio, who coached in Bloomfield from 1987 to 1990, was inducted into the New Jersey State Coaches Association’s hall of fame on Jan. 15

From TAPinto Bloomfield

Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair plans February weekend donation day on Feb. 11

From Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair

Essex County plans free “Civil Lights” LGBTQIA+ art exhibit at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Building in Newark Jan. 26 including live music and light refreshments with preregistration encouraged

From Essex County

Gov. Murphy signs law allowing pharmacists to provide contraception like birth control pills and hormonal patches without prescription, with health risk screening questionnaire required

From New Jersey Monitor

Registration is open for The Youth Lounge’s all-gender flag football spring 2023 league for children age 5-17 with the season expected to run from Mar. 4 to Apr. 29

From The Youth Lounge

Essex County Home Depot employees to see hourly pay calculated to nearest minute after Jan. 16 following series of employee lawsuits accusing company of rounding pay down to 15 minute-mark

From Reuters

Bloomfield’s elementary school forensics team won first place in Essex County’s forensics competition at Montclair State University Jan. 2 with two Brookdale Elementary Schoo students earning first and second place in individual awards

From Bloomfield Public Schools

Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair seeks donations of household items including, bedding, towels, lamps, and small kitchen appliances with donations accepted during regular business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays

From Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair

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