Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 22, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Children can use chalk at Belleville library’s patio on Jun. 26. It is from 10-11 a.m. Registration is not required.
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Belleville Public Library

“Lavender Days” planned with Bloomfield Pride on Jun. 28. It is from 1-3 p.m. at 23 Skiddoo Cafe, 33 Carteret St.
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Bloomfield Pride

Bone health presentation planned with Bloomfield health on Jun. 29. It is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oakeside Cultural Center.
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Bloomfield Township

Summer reading kick-off party planned at Bloomfield library on Jun. 29. It is from 3-6 p.m. There will be a magic show, music, and more. Registration not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Free concert with Bradford Hayes Quartet planned with Bloomfield recreation on Jun. 29. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. Tickets available online.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

East Orange youth can register for the recreation department’s summer sports clinics, scheduled to start Jun. 29. Offerings include soccer, tennis, football, golf, and more. It runs through Aug. 22. Registration available online.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs

East Orange children can attend the recreation department’s 2026 summer camps, scheduled to start Jun. 29. A list of camps and locations is available online.
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People can learn about bees and invasive bugs on Jun. 30 at East Orange library. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. and led by the Rutgers Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Master Gardeners of Essex County. Registration is required. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library

“iPhone Basics” class for seniors planned at Maplewood library on Jun. 24 at the Hilton Branch. It is from 3-4 p.m. It will include information about texting, internet safety, and apps. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Maplewood Public Library

South Orange dedicated a road to Public Works Director Joseph Foligno on Jun. 18. Foligno died in December at age 40, he worked for the department of public works for 15 years. Joe Foligno Way is located at the entrance road leading to the public works yard at Walton Avenue.
TAPinto SOMA

People interested in joining SOMA Chamber of Commerce can attend a meet-up on Jun. 26. It begins at 8 a.m. at Felina Steak South Orange, 101 S. Orange Ave.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce

Film screening of “Love, Simon” planned at Montclair library on Jun. 29 in the Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. Popcorn provided. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library

Utility assistance for Newark residents planned on Jun. 23. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church. There will be community organizations and utility assistance providers sharing information about relevant programs. A list of required documents is available online.
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Newark City

“Essex County Energy Assistance Enrollment Day” planned on Jun. 24 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Branch Brook Park. A list of required documents is available online.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Newark fire hydrants will be open on Jun. 26 from 1-4 p.m. It will be open on Johnson Avenue from Clinton Avenue to Stratford Place.
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Newark Public Safety

“Culture Afterdark: A Premium Caribbean Arts and Music Experience” planned with Lytical on Jun. 27 in Newark. It is from 6:30-10 p.m. There will be games, trivia, music, and storytelling. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Lytical

Lenape trail group hike planned with Cozz Coffee on Jun. 28 starting in Newark. The 36-mile hike begins at 6:30 a.m. and will make stops at Nutley farmers market and Verona Park. Coffee and food provided. Email Cozzcoffee@gmail.com with questions.
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Children and youth can decorate Nutley library’s sidewalks with chalk on Jun. 27. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library

Guided history walk and tour of Vreeland Homestead planned on Jun. 28 in Nutley. It is from 9-10 a.m.
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Nutley Township

Free outdoor Gospel Festival planned with Essex County parks on Jun. 27 in Orange. It is from 12-10 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. Rain date is Jun. 28.
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Essex County Parks

West Orange Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio retired, according to the township. Vecchio joined the department in 2001.
West Orange Patch

REGIONAL NEWS

Nearly 40 women detained inside Delaney Hall, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement concentration camp in Newark, joined an ongoing labor and hunger strike at the facility. The women are demanding ICE to release women under the age of 21, women with medical conditions, and mothers, as well as improved facility conditions. About 300 detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark have been on a hunger and labor strike since May 22 to protest dangerous conditions inside the facility, including medical neglect, lack of air conditioning, and lack of food. Detainees called for an investigation of Delaney Hall, its operations, and for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to visit to discuss protections for immigrants.
The Guardian