Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 25, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Children can read to a dog at Maplewood library on Jul. 2 in the Hilton Branch. it is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required
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Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood’s Independence Day celebration is Jul. 4. There will be a 5K race, bike parade, children’s fun run, adult softball game, and more. Fireworks are at 9 p.m. A list of times and locations of activities is available online.
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Maplewood Township
Local organizations can apply to Maplewood Foundation’s grants that benefit services in Maplewood and South Orange. A list of grants and eligibility requirements are available online. Applications are due Sep. 1.
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The Maplewood Foundation
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
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
KinderSmile Foundation is hiring a part-time community health worker. Apply by emailing ksf@kindersmile.org.
KinderSmile Foundation
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
