Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 12, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Iron Culture Gym recently opened in West Orange at 424 Eagle Rock Ave. It is open weekdays from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Iron Culture Gym
East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Nov. 19 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Nov. 19 in Caldwell. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caldwell library to provide casework assistance, share resources, and answer questions.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
Youth in grades 6-12 can register for South Mountain YMCA’s free entrepreneurial program, scheduled to start Nov. 18 in Maplewood. It meets Tuesday evenings through Feb. 10. It includes workshops, coaching, and real-world challenges. Registration required online.
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South Mountain YMCA
“Navigating College Admissions Successfully” webinar for families planned with Montclair library on Nov. 19. Stand Out for College, a college-readiness service, will discuss college admissions trends and admissions strategies at 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
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Montclair Public Library
Youth can read to Montclair library’s therapy dog on Nov. 19 in the Main Branch. The event is from 4-5 p.m. Registration required.
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Montclair Public Library
LGBTQ+ book club meeting for adults and youth planned at Newark library’s Main Branch on Nov. 19. Attendees will discuss “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar from 6-8 p.m. Registration required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Credit and money management workshop planned virtually with Newark library on Nov. 19. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to build and maintain strong credit, achieve financial goals, and avoid common financial scams. Led by Mike Gonzalez from Operation Hope, a non-profit. Registration is required.
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Newark Public Library
Stage production of “Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” planned at Montclair State University on Nov. 19. It is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University
Workshop discussing workers’ rights planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Nov. 20 in Newark. It begins at 2 p.m. at 317 Elm St. It will discuss legal rights owed to N.J. workers, including paid sick time and the state minimum wage, and what to do if rights are violated. There will be trivia, raffles, and prizes. Register online.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Webinar discussing PerformCare NJ, the state’s Children’s System of Care, planned on Nov. 18 with the Arc of Essex County. It will be led by Adara Heilmann, director of children’s advocacy at the Arc, starting at 6 p.m. Registration is required online.
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The Arc of Essex County
Virtual volunteer information session planned by CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Nov. 18. It begins at 10 a.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Registration by email required.
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CASA Essex County
Essex County 4-H Dog Club meeting for youth in grades K-12 planned on Nov. 18 in Roseland. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 621 Eagle Rock Ave. Attendees learn animal care and responsible pet ownership. Registration is required.
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Essex County 4-H
REGIONAL NEWS
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to continue despite a preliminary agreement to end the federal government shutdown, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA began restricting flights at major airports, including Newark, JFK, LaGuardia and Teterboro airports, on Nov. 7 because the government shutdown led to staffing shortages. Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 29, 11 flights were cancelled nationwide due to staffing issues, and between Oct. 30 and Nov. 9, the number of cancelled flights increased to 4,162. According to Flightware.com, there were 436 delays and 317 flight cancellations at Newark airport on Nov. 9.
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