East Orange Daily Buzz: Jun. 3, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

East Orange Mayor Ted Green will address the city’s business community on Jun. 10. It begins at 6 p.m. at Guiding Star Church.
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East Orange City

Self-paced career training offered through Essex County’s Lit Hub in East Orange and Irvington. It is open Tuesdays and Fridays at Bilal Beasley Center in Irvington and weekdays at 50 S. Clinton St. in East Orange. Both locations are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services include GED and ESL preparation classes, resume development, workshops, and more.
Essex County Division of Training and Employment

Introduction to native gardening planned at West Orange library on Jun. 10. It is from 7-8 p.m. Led by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex. It will discuss the benefits of native plants.
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West Orange Public Library

Acoustic performance by Brand New Steadys planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jun. 10 in South Orange. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Meadowland Park. Food available for purchase. Wine and beer garden on site.
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South Orange Village

Nutley Little Theatre is accepting director submissions for its 2027-2028 season. Interested directors can submit up to three plays and a letter of interest by email.
Nutley Little Theater

Brain health lecture planned virtually and in-person at Glen Ridge library on Jun. 10. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Led by AARP. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Registration is open for NJSDA’s youth summer theater camp in Montclair. Classes begin in July and August at St. John’s Church. It includes acting, improv, and musical theater programs. Registration available online.
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Juneteenth community festival and food distribution planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jun. 13 in Irvington. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. There will be food, resources, haircuts, giveaways, and more. Free admission. Rain date is Jun. 27.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities can learn about available county services on Jun.10 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weequahic Park. There will be information about food access, healthcare, and transportation. Free admission.
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Essex County Division of Senior Services

Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2026 primary election results for the county executive race. Joseph Divinvenzo Jr. won the Democratic primary with 54,061 votes and Maritza Mathews won the Republican primary with 5,275 votes. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Essex County Clerk’s Office

Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2026 primary election results for at-large county commissioners. Christine McGrath, Abdur Yasin, Deborah Engel, and Wayne Richardson won the Democratic primary with 38,543 votes, 32,657 votes, 31,211 votes, and 30,549 votes. Demetrius Eley, Douglas Freeman, Daniela Ferriera Almeida, and Shawa DeFrank won the Republican primary with 4,569 votes, 4,568 votes, 4,489 votes, and 4,107 votes. All names will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Essex County Clerk’s Office

Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2026 primary election results for the county commissioners in District 4, which includes West Orange. Leonard Luciano won the Democratic primary with 12,401 votes and Adam Kramer won the Republican primary with 3,124 votes. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Essex County Clerk’s Office

Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2026 primary election results for the county commissioners in District 5, which includes Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Nutley. Carlos Pomares won the Democratic primary with 13,479 votes and Frank Contella won the Republican primary with 1,532 votes. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Essex County Clerk’s Office

Family pride night at the zoo planned by Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on Jun. 10. The event is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will feature decorated exhibits, and a dance party in the ampitheater. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at regular zoo admissions.
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Turtle Back Zoo

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey college students can apply to intern with Sen. Andy Kim’s office by Jun. 26. The internship is from September to December out of Barrington or Jersey City offices. Interns will answer phone calls, accompany staff to local community events, draft memos, and more. Applications are available online. Add to 📅.
Senator Andy Kim

Rep. Analilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway won the primary election for N.J.’s 11th congressional district, according to the Associated Press. Mejia won the Democratic primary with 47,849 votes and Hathaway ran in the Republican primary unopposed. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for the general election. The winner will represent parts of Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver and Carmen Bucco won the primary election for N.J.’s 10th congressional district, according to the Associated Press. McIver won the Democratic primary with 35,847 votes and Bucco ran in the Republican primary unopposed. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for the general election. The winner will represent parts of Essex, Union, and Hudson counties.
The Associated Press

Sen. Cory Booker and Justin Murphy won the primary election for N.J.’s U.S. Senator seat, according to the Associated Press. Booker ran in the Democratic primary unopposed and Murphy won the Republican primary with 80,004 votes. Both names will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot for the general election. The winner will represent N.J. at the federal level.
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