Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 27, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
South Orange residents can help clean Rahway River on May 3. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Meadowland Park. Attendees should bring waterproof boots, gloves, sunscreen, and reusable water containers. Led by the South Orange Environmental Commission. Registration and liability release required. Rain date is May 17.
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South Orange Environmental Commission
“Don’t Tell Comedy” show planned on May 2 in South Orange. It is for ages 21+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Location available day of show. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Don’t Tell Comedy (North Jersey)
Open house at Essex County College’s Newark campus planned on May 2. There will be a campus tour and information session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Essex County College
Teach-in discussing the history of Palestinian political prisoners planned with Palestinian Youth Movement on May 3 in Orange. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Palestinian Youth Movement
People can attend NAACP-Newark’s Freedom Fund Gala on May 2. It is from 1-5 p.m. at 1020 Broad St. in Newark. Lieutenant Gov. Dr. Dale G. Caldwell will be a guest speaker at the event. Tickets are available online for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the NAACP-Newark branch.
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Newark NAACP
Families can attend East Orange YMCA’s “Healthy Kids Day” event on May 2. It is from 12-2 p.m. at 100 N. Arlington Ave. There will be activities for children. Registration is required.
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East Orange YMCA
Celiac disease awareness symposium planned with RWJBarnabas on May 13 in Livingston and online. It is from 5-8 p.m. at the RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave. There will be information about celiac disease care and management, resources, and gluten-free food samples. Advanced registration is required by May 4. Free admission.
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RWJ Barnabas Health
People can attend a meeting about advancing equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth in schools on May 4 in Newark. It is at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will take place at Branch Brook Park inside the Stephen N. Adubato Community Center. Led by the state Advisory Committee on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools. It will discuss ways to support LGBTQ+ youth through systems review, professional learning, data analysis, recommendations, and more. The meeting agenda is available to review at nj.gov/education/youthequity.
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Essex County
RWJBarnabas Health will open a farm community center, “Harvest,” in Newark on May 4. It will include more than 1,200 square feet of cold storage for produce, an industrial kitchen, and demo kitchen and cafe, among other features. Located at 46 Halsey St.
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REGIONAL NEWS
“College Tuition Sponsorship” webinar planned with Disability Rights NJ on May 4. It begins at 2 p.m. and will discuss ways people with disabilities can receive funding from NJ Vocational Rehabilitation agencies. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.
Disability Rights New Jersey
New Jersey residents can complete an online community needs survey administered by the state Department of Community Affairs. Survey responses will be used to allocate U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds to address housing and neighborhood needs. Responses are accepted until May 1.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
