Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 16, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
West Orange families can meet the Special Education Parents Advisory Council’s director of special services, Derek Ressa, during a webinar on Apr. 23. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Questions are accepted online.
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West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council
Hands-on STEM sessions for youth planned at Columbia High School on Feb. 25 in Maplewood. It is from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Free admission.
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South Orange Middle School HSA
Dot painting session planned at Lackawanna Station on Apr. 24 in Montclair. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enrollment is $35. Registration is required and available online.
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Lackawanna Station
Montclair Flea is open Apr. 25-26 at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and drinks from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station
Comedy show for families planned at Newark Museum of Art on Apr. 24. It is from 8-10 p.m. A list of comedians is available online. Tickets can be purchased online.
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Newark Museum of Art
“Autism Acceptance Festival” planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Apr. 24 in Newark. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 43 Broadway. There will be a petting zoo, sensory activities, and resources for families. Registration is required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
“Mega Mezcla” concert planned with Latinos of Montclair on Apr. 25 in Newark. It is from 8-11 p.m. at the Prudential Center. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Latinos of Montclair
Earth Day celebration planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Apr. 25 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafts, games, and more. Rain date is Apr. 26.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Union County’s prosecutor’s office is investigating a mass shooting that took place on Apr. 11 in Union. The shooting took place at Chick-fil-A on Route 22. Six people were shot and one person died, according to the prosecutor’s office. The Gun Violence Archive defines mass shootings as events in which four or more people are wounded or killed. People who have information about the shooting can contact the Union County police department as the investigation continues. Anonymous tips are accepted by calling 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at uctip.org,
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