Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 16, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Bloomfield residents and businesses can apply to the township’s Blooming Bloomfield Awards, which recognizes gardens, landscaping, and green spaces in the area. Registration is open online until Jul. 15.
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Bloomfield Township
Human Needs Food Pantry seeks book donations for children and youth. Books must be in excellent condition. Accepted items include picture books, early readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and young adult titles. Books can be purchased through the organization’s Amazon Wishlist.
Human Needs Food Pantry
Montclair Pride is rescheduled to Aug. 1 because of a fundraising gap. People can send monetary donations online.
Out Montclair
Author talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 23. They will discuss “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook” at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Drop-in play session for children up to age 4 planned at Glen Ridge library on Jun. 23. It is from 9-11 a.m. Caregivers required to accompany children. Registration is not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Concert with Tal Naccarato planned at Nutley library on Jun. 23. It is from 7-8 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library
Nutley’s farmers market is open through Oct. 25. It is located along Booth Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.
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Nutley Township
East Orange school district is hiring for multiple positions, including teachers and nurses. Applications are available online.
East Orange Public Schools
Free outdoor concert with Groove Operator planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 23 in Newark. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Essex County Parks
“Brew at the Zoo” fundraiser for ages 21+ planned by Turtle Back Zoo on Jun. 27 in West Orange. There will be more than 50 craft beers, live music, and extended animal viewing hours from 6-9 p.m. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Recipients of WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs can use their cash benefits at participating farmers markets through Nov. 30. Eligible WIC recipients will receive $30 and eligible seniors will receive $50 that can go towards fruits, vegetables and herbs. A list of participating farmers markets is available when electronic benefits are released.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
