Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 25, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Children ages 18 and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch from East Orange school district starting Jun. 29. It is available weekdays at participating locations. A list of locations is available online. All sites are closed Jul. 3. Applications and registration are not required.
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East Orange Public Schools
East Orange’s Independence Day celebration is Jul. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Paul Robeson Stadium. Free admission.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
“Stride For Pride and Pride Festival” planned with West Orange Human Relations Commission on Jun. 27. The walk is from 1-3 p.m. at West Orange Reservoir. The festival will follow from 3-6 p.m. at McLoone’s Boathouse Patio.
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West Orange Human Relations Commission
Pride event for families planned with Garden State Equality on Jun. 28 in Newark. It is from 1-4 p.m. at Rabbit Hole Farm, 38 Rose Terrace. There will be a garden tour, LGBTQ+ story time, and arts and crafts.
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Garden State Equality
Partnership for Children of Essex seeks school supply donations. Accepted items include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, and more. Drop-off locations are 300 Braodacres Dr. in Bloomfield and 148-152 Franklin St. in Belleville. Donations will benefit children living in the 34th legislative district: Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley, and Orange.
Partnership for Children of Essex
KinderSmile Foundation is hiring a part-time community health worker. Apply by emailing ksf@kindersmile.org.
KinderSmile Foundation
MEND, a hunger relief network, is hiring a purchasing manager, a program coordinator, and a driver and warehouse assistant. Job descriptions are available online. People can send resumes and cover letters to HR@mendnj.org.
MEND
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order to reduce junk fees in N.J. Junk fees are hidden charges that increase the cost of goods and services. The executive order directs all state agencies to identify and analyze the impact of junk fees on consumers and provide legislative recommendations to reduce or eliminate them.
Governor Mikie Sherrill
