Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jan. 14, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
East Orange’s mayor and council were sworn in at its reorganization meeting earlier this month. Re-elected city officials entered their new terms and First Ward Councilwoman Amy Lewis was elected City Council Chairperson.
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East Orange YMCA’s early bird summer camp registration is open. Children age 3-15 are eligible to attend camp. Financial assistance available.
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East Orange YMCA
West Orange Arts Council seeks monetary donations to support its programs after the township halted its financial contribution in September. Donations are accepted online.
West Orange Arts Council
Free glucose screenings planned with Hackensack Meridian Health on Jan. 21 in Bloomfield. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Bloomfield library. No fasting necessary. Registration not required.
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Montclair Area Solidarity Network seeks donations for its community distribution, scheduled for Jan. 18. Accepted items include shelf-stable food, warm clothing, toiletries, and pens, notebooks, and water. A list of items is available online. Message the organization online for drop-off.
Montclair Area Solidarity Network
Nutley Chamber of Commerce seeks sponsors to support its 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for May 3. Payments must be received by Apr. 15.
Nutley Chamber of Commerce
People can share feedback on ways to improve Branch Brook Park in an online survey. Responses will inform improvement plans.
Branch Brook Park Alliance
Digital literacy drop-in sessions for adults planned with Newark library available through May 13 in the Main Branch. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, social media use, texting and emailing, and more. Free admission. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
People can attend a virtual information session on Jan. 21 to learn about how to become a court-appointed special advocate at CASA Essex County. CASA is a nonprofit organization that trains people to advocate on behalf of children in foster care. People ages 21+ with a valid driver’s license are eligible to volunteer with CASA in any of N.J.’s 12 participating counties, including Essex County. Register by email to join the session.
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CASA Essex County
Arc of Essex County is hiring for several positions, including assistant director, direct-care staff, per diem therapists, and more. Applications available online.
The Arc of Essex County
REGIONAL NEWS
Parents can attend Mental Health Association’s webinar on Jan. 21 discussing digital risk factors. It will discuss health risks associated with social media, AI, and online spaces. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. Free enrollment. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
Mental Health Association
People can learn about the U.S. labor movement with North NJ Democratic Socialists of America on Jan. 18 in Jersey City and online. It begins at 1 p.m. at 257 Central Ave. It will discuss unions and ways the working class can organize for labor rights. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
North NJ Democratic Socialists of America
