Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jan. 21, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free crochet workshop and health and wellness discussion planned by Partnership for Maternal Child Health of of Northern NJ on Jan. 28. The workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unity Family Success Center in Irvington. Registration is available online.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Jan. 28 in Irvington. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Senior Center to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
“Project Homeless Connect Day” planned with Essex County on Jan. 28 in Newark. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essex County College gymnasium. There will be free health screenings, haircuts, public assistance, and food. Attendees can also learn about free programs for youth, veterans, victims of domestic violence, employment resources, and senior services.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs and Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker on Jan. 28 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 55 Ludlow St. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged.
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District 28 Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker
“Mommy and Me Maternal Workshop” planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Jan. 28 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway. The workshop will discuss health and wellness, healthy pregnancy practices, and more. Preregistration is required.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
People ages 21-29 can sign up for free pap smear screenings with Rutgers Medical School through Jan. 31 in Newark. It is part of Rutgers’ “31 Paps in 31 Days” campaign. It is available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 90 Bergen Street, Suite 4400.
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Patch Newark
La Casa de Don Pedro is accepting pre-applications for heating and energy bill assistance programs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Universal Service Fund are designed for eligible low-income N.J. residents. A pre-screening application is available online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Craft swap planned by Sew Leana on Feb. 1 in South Orange. The swap is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sew Leana, 12 W. South Orange Ave. Unused craft items and supplies can be hand-delivered Sew Leana from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 28; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 29-30. Teachers can participate in a swap preview on Jan. 31 from 2-5 p.m.
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South Orange Downtown
Glucose screenings planned with Bloomfield health on Jan. 28. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Bloomfield library. Registration not required. Open to all Essex County residents.
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Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield is hiring a full-time tax assessor and senior accountant. Applications available online until Jan. 31.
Bloomfield Township
A’Dorian Murray-Thomas has been elected to serve as vice president of the Essex County Board of Commissioners for 2026. She is currently the youngest member serving on the board, and the youngest woman to be elected.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as N.J.’s 57th governor and second woman governor on Jan. 20. The inauguration took place at NJPAC in Newark and was followed by an inaugural ball at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. Dale Caldwell was also sworn in as N.J. lieutenant governor. During her inauguration, Sherrill signed an executive order to expand Phil Murphy’s credit program to offset utility costs. It is unclear what each ratepayer will be issued, but the order directs the N.J. Board of Public Utilities to issue credits by Jul. 1.
New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey residents can share feedback on ways to improve the state government in an online survey from Gov. Mikie Sherrill. It is available in English and Spanish.
Governor Mikie Sherrill
