Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jan. 27, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Early bird tickets to Isaiah House’s “House of Love” fundraiser are available until Jan. 31. The event is scheduled for Feb. 28 from 7-11 p.m. at The Suite Spot, 24 1st St. in South Orange. It is $125. The annual event supports Isaiah House’s programming and social services.
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Isaiah House
East Orange-area youth can complete a Groundhog Day paper plate craft on Feb. 2 at East Orange library. It is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. There will also be trivia and a word search. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library
East Orange residents with a household income of $80,000 or less can sign up for free tax preparation services. IRS-certified volunteers will assist at East Orange library. Services are by appointment only starting Feb. 3. The last day to file taxes is Apr. 15.
East Orange City
East Orange youth can participate in the library’s candy count contest through Feb. 11. Participants guess the amount of candy in each jar. Winners are notified on Feb. 12 and keep the candy and jar.
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East Orange Public Library
Story time for ages 0-2 and caregivers planned at West Orange library on Feb. 3. It is from 11-11:30 a.m. Registration not required. Free admission.
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West Orange Public Library
West Orange is hiring omnibus operators. Applicants must email a cover letter and resume to employment@westorange.org. Job description available online.
West Orange Township
Families can attend a webinar discussing college financial aid planned with Maplewood library on Feb. 3. The free workshop is presented by My College Planning Team and begins at 6 p.m. It will discuss financial aid options, costs, and the admissions process. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Glen Ridge library is hiring a part-time substitute library assistant with on-call availability. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to apply@glenridgelibrary.org. Job description available online.
Glen Ridge Public Library
Outdoors On Purpose is hiring community researchers to evaluate safety, accessibility, and belonging in outdoor spaces. Researchers will receive a stipend, support for transportation and meals, leadership and skills training, and a certificate upon completion. Open to ages 16+. Applications close Feb. 20.
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Outdoors On Purpose
REGIONAL NEWS
In-person early voting for the 11th congressional district special primary election is Jan. 29 to Feb. 3. The district includes parts of Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties. A list of early voting centers is available online. Voters interested in voting by mail must apply for a mail-in ballot by Jan. 29. The special primary election is on Feb. 5.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections
New Jersey residents ages 16+ can apply to be an election poll worker within their county. People living in Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties can apply to work during the 11th congressional district special primary election. In-person early voting is from Jan. 29 to Feb. 3. Primary election day is Feb. 5. Interested applicants should contact their county board of elections for applications.
New Jersey Division of Elections
