Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 22, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Author talk with Alec Karakatsanis planned with NJ Abolition Workshop on Jul. 23 in Orange and online. It begins at 6 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 and 47 Cleveland St. Karakatsanis will discuss his book, “Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News.” Registration is available online. Free admission.
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University of Orange

Mosaic workshop for all ages and skill levels planned with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on Jul. 29 in Maplewood. Attendees will create a community mosaic for public installation. Sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 646 Prospect St. every Tuesday through Aug. 15. Registration required.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Free blood pressure screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Jul. 29. It is from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield library courtyard. Registration not required.
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Bloomfield Township

Bloomfield library patrons can vote on Tiny Art Show pieces in-person or online. Artworks are displayed at the library and photos are available online. The winner will be announced on Aug. 23.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Youth ages 13-17 can register for Bloomfield Baseball Association’s fall season. Games are held on weekdays and in Bloomfield. Registration discount of $100 ends Aug. 1. Bloomfield residency not required. Register online or by phone.
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Bloomfield Baseball Association

Free outdoor laser light show and Beatles tribute planned with Bloomfield recreation on Jul. 29. It begins at 7 p.m. at Brookside Park.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

East Orange health seeks resident participation for its community health assessment. Focus groups include residents who are seniors, parents, homeless or living in a shelter, young adult or college-age students, unemployed or low-income, and people with disabilities and/or caretakers. Request to participate by email or phone. Participants will receive a meal and gift card.
East Orange City

DIY friendship bracelets and nacho plates for families planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jul. 29 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Free screening of “Dazed and Confused” planned with Montclair Film rescheduled to Jul. 27 in Montclair. It begins at 7 p.m. at Anderson Park.
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Montclair Film

Mountainside Medical Center is hiring a chief financial officer to work in Montclair. Applications accepted online.
Mountainside Medical Center

Community meeting with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka planned on Jul. 29 in the West Ward. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. at Speedway Elementary School. Registration is not required. Attendees can share concerns and ask questions.
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Newark City

Nonprofit and for-profit organizations can register to attend Newark’s Internship Excellence Lab on Aug. 20 at Rutgers-Newark. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will discuss ways to strengthen internships for students. Registration is available online.
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Newark’s Internship Excellence Lab

Nutley residents have until Aug. 30 to pay their third quarter property tax bill for 2025. The township extended the standard 10-day grace period because its tax rates are not yet certified by the county. Interest or late fees will not be applied during the grace period. Payments can be made online.
Nutley Township

Nutley residents ages 9-15 can register for the recreation department’s pickleball lessons, designed for all ability levels. It meets Tuesdays from Jul. 29 to Aug. 19. Admission is $100 per person. Registration is available online.
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Nutley Township

Bevs Bar is expected to open in Nutley by September. It is owned by Bev Lascina, chef and owner of Walnut Street Kitchen and Walnut Street Bagel Co. in Montclair. Bevs Bar is located at 94 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair Girl

Orange Food Bank seeks student volunteers to distribute food on Mondays and Wednesdays. Volunteer shifts are from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 234 Lincoln Ave. Community service hours awarded to volunteers.
Orange Public Schools

South Orange library is lending beach passes to patrons. They include free admission to Long Branch Beach, Sandy Hook Beach, and Asbury Park Beach. Passes are active for three-day periods.
South Orange Public Library

Maplewood Village Alliance seeks community feedback about its services in an online survey. Responses will shape MVA’s strategic plan and community engagement. Maplewood residents, residents of neighboring towns, and business owners are encouraged to complete the survey.
Maplewood Village Alliance

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey officials broke ground on the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile-long park that will convert an unused rail line into a recreational space. The first phase began construction last week in Newark and is expected to open by the end of 2026, according to state officials. A timeline for the project is not yet announced. When completed, it will connect Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair. It will also have parallel biking and ADA-compliant walking paths, community gathering spaces, native plantings, and reconstructed bridges.
Montclair Local