Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 21, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
College and career fair planned at East Orange Campus High School on Oct. 30. It is from 3-5 p.m.
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East Orange Public Schools
Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges seeks new and gently used coat donations through Oct. 31. Drop-off sites are located in West Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Short Hills, and Livingston. Locations are listed online.
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Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges
Fall clean-up planned with East Orange on Nov. 1. Participants meet at City Hall at 9 a.m. for registration. Clean-up is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supplies provided.
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East Orange City
East Orange will be flushing fire hydrants through Nov. 4. Hydrant flushing is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will affect each ward on different dates. A complete list is available online. Residents in affected areas may experience low water pressure or discolored water. Residents should also avoid using their washing machines during this time.
East Orange City
Nutley Family Service Bureau fundraiser gala is scheduled for Nov. 19 in Belleville. It begins at 6 p.m. at Nanina’s In the Park, 540 Mill St. Funds will support NFSB’s counseling sessions for youth and adults. Tickets are available online.
Nutley Family Service Bureau
Information session discussing government benefits planned at Newark library’s Main Branch on Oct. 29. It is from 2-3:30 p.m. Representatives of Essex-Newark Legal Services will discuss cash assistance, food stamps, emergency aid, and more. A Q&A session will follow. Registration is required. Free admission.
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REGIONAL NEWS
“Small Business Expo” planned with N.J. Citizen Action on Oct. 30 in Newark. It is from 6-8 p.m. at 625 Broad St. Attendees will learn about resources and technical assistance, scale business growth, and nonprofit service providers. Registration is required. Free admission. Add to .
New Jersey Citizen Action
“Beyond the Binary LGBTQ+ Mental Health Conference” planned with Garden State Equality on Oct. 28 in Union. It is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kean University. It will discuss disparities across identities and ways to access support. Breakfast and lunch provided. Clinicians can receive Continuing Education Credits. Registration is available online. Free admission. Add to .
Garden State Equality
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients may not receive benefits for the month of November on time if the federal government shutdown continues, according to the N.J. department of human services. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1 because lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. The DHS said Work First New Jersey benefits should be available on time, and it does not anticipate interruptions to the Child Care Assistance Program and child support collection payments. The DHS will update its website as information changes.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
