Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 18, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Acoustic performance by The Hay Burners planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jun. 25 in South Orange. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowland Park. Food available for purchase. Wine and beer garden on site.
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Meadowland Park Conservancy
Yoga class planned with South Orange recreation starting Jun. 24. It meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Registration available online.
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South Orange Village
Opening reception of “Freedom in Full Color” art exhibit planned at West Orange Arts Center on Jun. 21. It is from 2-4 p.m. at 551 Valley Rd. in West Orange. The exhibit will be open until Jul. 12.
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West Orange Arts Council
Public information session discussing proposed traffic and roadway designs planned with Essex County on Jun. 25 in West Orange. It begins at 7 p.m. at West Orange Municipal Building. It will discuss roadway improvement plans at 12 intersections in West Orange, Belleville, Montclair, Nutley, and Glen Ridge, among other areas in the county. More information about the plan available online.
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Essex County
La Casa de Don Pedro’s Juneteenth celebration is postponed to Jun. 20 in Newark. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 43 Broadway. There will be vendors, food, music, giveaways, and more. Register by phone or online.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
History presentation on the American Revolution planned virtually with Newark library on Jun. 25. It begins at 7 p.m. and will discuss George Washington’s first “Journey Through Jersey” and night in Newark. Registration required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library
Gospel festival planned outdoors with Essex County parks on Jun. 28 in Orange. It is from 12-6 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. Rain date is Jun. 29.
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Essex County Parks
Bloomfield school district is hiring teachers for elementary and secondary school instruction levels, and special service workers for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications available online.
Bloomfield Public Schools
Free outdoor concert with The Fireflies planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 25 in Verona. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Verona Park.
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Essex County Parks
Lecture on ways to grow vegetables through intensive gardening practices planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Jun. 28 in Roseland. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to all garden levels. Registration required. Admission is $15 per adult.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center seeks a volunteer butterfly tent safari intern. The internship is weekdays and Saturdays from Jul. 12-26. Training is required on Jul. 11. The position is in Roseland. Volunteer applications available online.
Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Lawyers representing Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident and Columbia University graduate student, renewed requests to release Khalil on bail or transfer him to N.J. to be closer to his family, according to court documents filed on Jun. 16. Immigration officers arrested Khalil on Mar. 8 and told him his green card will be revoked, claiming that his criticisms of Israel could undermine U.S. foreign policy.Khalil is not facing any criminal charges. He is currently detained at an immigration detention center in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz of N.J. ruled on Jun. 11 that Khalil’s detention and potential deportation violate First Amendment free speech rights. The U.S. government appealed that decision and alleged a second charge against Khalil, claiming he committed fraud on his green card application. Khalil’s latest requests to Newark federal court comes after Farbiarz ruled in favor of the government’s appeal. Last week, Farbiarz said it is rare to apply this charge to Khalil’s detainment. Khalil’s legal teams denied the allegations of fraud.
Truthout
Garden State Comic Fest is scheduled for Jun. 28-29 in West Orange. General admission show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jun. 28 and until 4 p.m. on Jun. 29 at Richard J. Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave. There will be panel discussions, a cosplay contest, and photo opportunities. Tickets available online for purchase. Add to 📅.
Garden State Comic Fest
