Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 15, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Concert with Maplewood Swing Band planned with Hilton Neighborhood Association on Jun. 17. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Ave.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association
“Songs of Resilience: Benefit Concert for Immigrant Aid and Defense” planned with Protestra on Jun. 20 in Maplewood. It is from 7-9 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Proceeds will benefit detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark. Tickets are available online for purhcase.
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Protestra
Virtual “Affordable Energy Town Hall” planned with SOMA Action on Jun. 17. The event will discus energy policy and transitioning to renewable energy methods with Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema and policy expert Alex Ambrose from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is available online.
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SOMA Action
People can watch the World Cup tournaments at Newark Museum of Art through Jul. 19. Free with general admission.
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Newark Museum of Art
Comedy show with queer comics planned at Newark Culture Club on Jun. 20. It is from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 563 Broad St. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Culture Club
Digital literacy drop-in for adults planned with Newark library through Aug. 26 in the Main Branch. It is available Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, social media use, texting and emailing, and more. Free admission. Registration is required. Newark residency not required.
Newark Public Library
Essex County Parks is hiring for a part-time receptionist. Full job description is available online. Applications should be sent to jdonofrio@parks.essexcountynj.org.
Essex County Parks
“Kitchen Gardens” program planned for all ages with Essex County Environmental Center on Jun. 20 in Roseland. Attendees will learn how to start and maintain a kitchen herb garden. Each attendee will leave with a potted starter garden. The program is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is available online.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents and visitors can collect pins at historical sites around the state as part of Revolution NJ’s history pinned program. Visitors to five historical sites around New Jersey can collect one of five pins designed by a local artist at each historical site until Oct. 30. The full list of sites is available online.
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