Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 4, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Maplewood library is hiring a full-time systems administrator. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Sarah Lester at slester@maplewoodlibrary.org by Jun. 12.
Maplewood Public Library
“Pride Under the Stars” planned with South Orange Downtown on Jun. 12. It is from 7-11 p.m. at Spiotta Park. There will be music, a cash bar, and more. Free admission. Suggested donation of $20 will benefit North Jersey Pride.
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South Orange Downtown
Film screening of “Pink Flamingos” planned at Montclair Film’s Bellevue Theater on Jun. 12. It begins at 10 p.m. at 260 Bellevue Ave. There will be a pre-show drag performance with Miss Indie Lusion. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair
Free 10-week citizenship exam preparation course planned with Newark library starting Jun. 13 at the Main Branch. It meets weekly through Aug. 22. Registration is available online. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Newark’s Portugal Day Festival is from Jun. 12-14. It is located at Peter Francisco Park. There will also be a 5K race on Jun. 14. Registration is required.
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Portugal Day Newark
Night tour of Turtle Back Zoo for families planned on Jun. 12 in West Orange. Times available for 8 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. It will feature nocturnal animals. Registration is $10. Children younger than 2 enter for free.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Montclair State University will operate NJ PBS starting Jul. 1. The college was selected from a pool of four bidders after WNET announced it will no longer manage the broadcasting network. The agreement is for five years with two five-year extensions, and requires the college to program four NJ PBS stations as well as live election coverage. The state legislature has 15 days to review a control between NJ PBS Authority and Montclair State University.
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