Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 18, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
South Orange-Maplewood schools district’s Parenting Center seeks toy donations through Dec. 12. Toy collection bins will be placed in each elementary school and tax-deductible gifts can be made to purchase gifts for families.
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South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools
Healthcare enrollment assistance planned with New Jersey Citizen Action on Nov. 25 in Orange. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orange library. Services available in English and Spanish. Free admission.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
Financial workshop discussing ways to improve credit scores planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 25 in Newark. It is from 5-6 p.m. at 282 First Ave. Registration is required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple job openings. Positions are available in early childhood, healthy homes, community empowerment and executive office departments. Applications are accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Newark-based organizations and residents can apply for Newark Alliance’s Experience Newark grant program. Applicants will receive $1,000-$5,000 to host events that celebrate local culture, strengthen community connections, and engage people. Applications are accepted online through December.
Newark Alliance
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Phil Murphy approved permit applications for a gas pipeline expansion on Nov. 7, one week after a coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit to halt the project, known as the Northeast Supply Enhancement. Natural Resources Defense Council, a national environmental law group part of the coalition, said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the pipeline project based on outdated information. The coalition said the expansion will also stir up toxic sediments, destroy wetlands, and harm local waters across N.J. Murphy issued permits to Williams, the pipeline company, which includes approvals for wetlands, flood hazard, coastal development, and a water quality certification. The Northeast Supply Enhancement is an expansion of the 10,000-mile-long Transco natural gas pipeline system. The project includes a 3-mile pipeline section in Middlesex County, a 6-mile section beneath the Raritan Bay in N.J., and a compressor station in Somerset County.
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