Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 20, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
South Orange Downtown is offering “Downtown Dollar” coupons on Nov. 29, valid at participating businesses for use that day. Coupons are available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Co-Lab, 57 S. Orange Ave. while supplies last. The coupon is $10 off purchases of at least $50.
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South Orange Downtown
Art workshop for ages 5-12 planned at Maplewood library on Nov. 29 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Attendees will make a sock-puppet. Registration is not required. Materials provided.
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Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood Vintage Show is scheduled on Nov. 29-30. It is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 60 Woodland Rd. There will be more than 35 vendors. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Maplewood Vintage Show
Free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway planned with People Over Politics on Nov. 25 in Orange. It is from 4-6 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 229 Wallace St.
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TAPinto East Orange/Orange
Financial planning workshop planned at Orange library on Dec. 3. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss investing, taxes, and insurance. Led by Financial Planning Association of NJ and Seton Hall. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Orange Public Library
Montclair Flea’s holiday market begins Nov. 29 at Lackawanna Station. It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 28.
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Montclair Flea
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey college or graduate college students can apply to the N.J. Governor’s Hispanic Fellows Program. Fellows will receive hands-on experience in their field by working with government officials, non-profits, and industry leaders. There will be opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. The program begins in 2026. Applications due by Dec. 9. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research, and Development
Eligible New Jersey residents unable to make utility payments from Nov. 15 to Mar. 15 are protected from service disconnection under the state’s Winter Termination Program. The community affairs department program protects recipients of federal and state assistance programs and customers in arrears from water, sewer, and electric service discontinuation.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
