Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Feb. 17, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
South Orange’s jitney bus schedule is adjusted to align with NJ Transit’s new train schedule. NJ Transit will temporarily operate on a modified train schedule until Mar. 14 as Amtrak works on the Portal North Bridge. South Orange’s jitney bus schedule is available online.
South Orange Village
Families can attend SOMA summer camp fair on Feb. 22 in Maplewood. It is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Registration is required online.
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South Mountain YMCA
Lunar New Year story time and craft for children ages 5+ planned at South Orange library’s Baird Branch on Feb. 24. It is from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Youth in grades 6-12 can attend South Mountain YMCA’s Future Makers Entrepreneurial Program, scheduled to start Feb. 24. It meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. through May 5. Attendees learn about financial literacy, leadership, and problem solving. Registration is required. Free enrollment.
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South Mountain YMCA
Book club for adults planned with South Orange library on Feb. 24. Attendees will discuss “James” by Percival Everett at 7 p.m. at 110 Vose Ave. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Reception of “Kids Speak Out: Art and Poetry on Equality, Individuality and Social Justice” planned at Maplewood library on Feb. 24 in the Main Branch. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Student artwork and poetry will be on display at the library throughout February.
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Maplewood Public Library
People can attend Maplewood library’s financial Q&A drop-in session at the Hilton Branch on Feb. 24. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It is free and led by financial advisor Gary Jones.
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Maplewood Public Library
Children and youth can attend a financial literacy course at West Orange library on Feb. 25. It will discuss budgeting, saving, investing, loans, and more from 6-7 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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West Orange Public Library
Family Support Organization of Essex County’s open house is scheduled for Feb. 21 in East Orange. Attendees will meet its youth partnership team, which is responsible for youth programs. It is from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 60 Evergreen Pl.
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Family Support Organization of Essex County
Book club meeting for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Feb. 23. Attendees will discuss “The Port Chicago 50” by Steve Sheinkin at 4 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey utility customers will see little change in their electricity costs when new rates take effect in June, the N.J. Board of Public Utilities said. Electric bills will decrease by a monthly average of $3.23 for PSE&G customers and $1.17 for Rockland Electric customers. It will increase by a monthly average of $0.22 for Atlantic City Electric customers and by $2.23 for JCP&L customers. The new rates come after electric bills increased by an average of 20% in 2025. Market rates are determined at an annual auction based on overall energy costs.
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