Orange Daily Buzz: Mar. 16, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

District-wide “Parent Teacher Organization Retreat” planned with Orange public schools on Mar. 21 in Orange. The retreat is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orange High School. There will be presentations from Career and Technical Education program, and the Radium Girls Project, networking among parents. Lunch will be provided, and childcare is available. Preregistration is required.
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Orange Public Schools

Free item repair service planned with Montclair Area Solidarity Network on Mar. 21 in Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. Volunteers will mend clothes, fix bikes, and repair other items. Registration is required.
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Montclair Area Solidarity Network

Book club meeting for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Mar. 23. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss “Paper Girls, Volume 1,” a graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library

Restaurant week planned with West Orange Downtown Mar. 21-29 in West Orange. Local restaurants will offer special menus and discounts throughout the week. A complete list of promotions is available online.
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West Orange Downtown Alliance

Free author reading with poet Nicole Cooley and memoirist Gabriella D’Italia planned with South Orange recreation on Mar. 22. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at Skate House, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary’s reading series.
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South Orange Village

Women’s Health Fair and Workshop planned by La Casa de Don Pedro on Mar. 20 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will feature free health screenings, workshops on wellness, and health resources. Preregistration is required.
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La Casa De Don Pedro

“Community Dialogue Session” planned by New Jersey Institute for Social Justice on Mar. 21 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 12-3 p.m., will focus on discussing a collective vision for repair and justice in Newark, at Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St. Preregistration is required.
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New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

“North Jersey Community Civic Action Session” planned by We the People NJ on Mar. 31 in Newark. The event, scheduled from 6 – 8:30 p.m., will feature learning about voter information and mobilization resources, building power in communities, and celebrating local community organizing wins. Preregistration is required and can be completed by Mar. 21. The Jersey Bee is a sponsor of this event.
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We The People NJ

Montclair-area film makers can submit short films to Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation’s short film festival scholarship fundraiser by Mar. 23. Films should reflect the richness, complexity, and lived experiences of the African-American community. Films can be submitted online through Film Freeway.
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Montclair African American Heritage Foundation (MAAH)

Montclair YMCA is hiring a part-time pilates studio instructor. Applications are accepted online.
YMCA of Montclair

Bloomfield is hiring three part-time laborers for the public works department. Candidates must have a driver’s license and have or obtain a CDL within one year. Applications accepted online.
Bloomfield Township

“Understanding the Impact of Youth Gambling” webinar planned by Family Connections’ NJ4S-Essex Program on Mar. 18. The webinar is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., and will discuss the impact of youth gambling, warning signs, and tools for support. Preregistration is required.
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Family Connections-NJ4S Essex

Nature art class planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Mar. 21 in Roseland. The event is from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and will include a walk, nature observation, collecting materials, and creating a window mosaic. Registration is open to all ages, and is available online.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Veterans resource fair planned with Essex County government on Mar 23. in Newark. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park. Resources and information about SNAP benefits, health insurance, and housing assistance.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Parent advisory council meeting planned with partnership for maternal and child health on Mar. 23 in Irvington. The event, scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will give participants the chance to share recommendations for future programs, discuss upcoming events, and network with community organizations. The event will be held at Unity Family Success Center, 50 Union Ave. Preregistration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Arc of Essex County is hiring staff and volunteers for it’s 2026 Camp Hope season. The camp is located in East Hanover and is designed for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Staff positions are available for ages 16+, volunteer opportunities available for age 14+. Applications are accepted online.
The Arc of Essex County

REGIONAL NEWS

NJ Transit has resumed its regular weekday schedules after a month of construction on the Portal North Bridge. The completed first phase of the project will allow boats and barges to pass without having to open, and travel up to 90 mph on the new bridge, compared to 60 mph on the old one, according to NJ Transit. A second phase of construction is expected to take place in the fall, and once completed will fully phase out the old bridge.
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