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Olivia Rizzo

Olivia is The Jersey Bee’s Civic Info Producer. Olivia was born and raised in Cedar Grove and produces our daily newsletter, reports on issues that matter to residents, and supports our community journalism programs.

Olivia's Latest Articles

Bloomfield school principals Q&A: Mental health and the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and special education students

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 13, 2023.

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.
Bloomfield principals share how their schools support BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and special education students, address mental health needs

Here's how Bloomfield school principals say their schools serve the mental health needs of students and the unique needs of students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those in special education.

Bloomfield Town Pub seeks local art submissions for summer showcase

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Bloomfield community garden plots available in Milbank Park

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Bloomfield Info seeks community perspectives on housing and resource segregation

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Bloomfield special education students’ rights discussion planned

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Monday, April 24, 2023.

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.
Bloomfield public school principal share perspectives on daily life in school administration

School principals from Carteret Elementary, Bloomfield Middle, and Bloomfield High schools share how the district's highest level day-to-day administrators work.

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.
What are Bloomfield home and school associations?

Bloomfield home and school associations, or HSAs, are nonprofit organization that foster community around their schools. Here's how to get involved.

Bloomfield names new police chief

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Bloomfield recreation is accepting applications for summer camp and sports clinic counselors

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

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