Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 17, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Acoustic performance by Eric and Alina planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jun. 24 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
People can attend a town hall discussing housing and development on Jun. 24 with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Maplewood library’s Main Branch. It will discuss how development, zoning, affordable housing, and neighborhood issues affect SOMA. Free admission.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Knit and crochet session for adults planned at East Orange library on Jun. 25. It is from 2-4 p.m. Basic instruction provided. Materials not provided.
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East Orange Public Library
“Feeding Change, Building Food Security” planned at NJPAC on Jun. 22 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss food access in N.J. Attendees are encouraged to bring a shelf-stable item for a food drive. Registration is required. Free admission.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Free outdoor concert with Fillet of Soul planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 24 in Newark. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Weequahic Park. Fireworks will follow.
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Essex County Parks
Weequahic High School is hiring a special education department chair. Resume and cover letter accepted by emailing k1thomas@nps.k12.nj.us.
Newark Public Schools
Tour of Lawnside, N.J.’s first African American incorporated town, planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Jun. 19. It begins at 11:30 a.m. at Lawnside Borough Hall. Registration is required. Free admission.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
Youth ages 13-16 can attend Essex County Environmental Center’s summer camp, scheduled for Jun. 29 to Jul. 2 in Roseland. Attendees will learn first aid, leadership skills, and explore outdoor trails. Enrollment is $320 per child. Registration is available online.
Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music recently opened at Monmouth University. It includes galleries, Springsteen-related research archives, interactive experiences, and a performance theater. There will also be programming around concerts, lectures, films, workshops, and music education.
NJ Spotlight News
