Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 23, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Star Spangled South Orange” planned at Meadowland Park on Jun. 27 in South Orange. It begins at 5 p.m. at Flood’s Hill. There will be food, games, art, music, and movie screenings.
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South Orange Village
Drivers cannot turn left at Oakland Road and Prospect Street in Maplewood. It is a pilot traffic pattern that is part of the municipality’s attempt to redesign Prospect Street.
The Village Green
Grilled strawberries and feta salad cooking class for adults planned at Maplewood library on Jun. 30 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library
“Hidden History of World War I and II Propaganda Posters” planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jun. 30. It begins at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not requierd.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Book signing and talk discussing reentry after incarceration planned on Jun. 30 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It is from 4-7 p.m. Authors include Dennis Porter, Mark Bowers, and Tyrone Barnes. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library
People can attend World Cup watch parties in Newark through Jul. 19. The Newark fan village is located at 70 Ferry St. The match schedule is available online. Free admission.
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Newark Fan Village
Volunteer information session planned virtually with CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Jun. 30. It begins at 10 a.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Register by emailing info@casaessex.org.
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CASA Essex County
Adults and youth can participate in Essex County parks’ photography contest until Sep. 9. Submissions must include photos of different local parks. Photos will be displayed at the Essex County Environmental Center throughout October.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill seeks community feedback as the state renames the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nearly nine-mile former rail line that connects Essex and Hudson Counties. Residents can pick one of four names: Prosperity State Park, Ridge adn River State Park, Ironline State Park, and Steel Trail State Park. Votes are accepted online until 4 p.m. on Jun. 29. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Make The Road NJ is hiring a director of organizing and policy. The position is based out of Elizabeth. Responsibilities include supervising the organization’s housing, immigration, and youth organizing programs. Applications are available online.
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