Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 25, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“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
West Orange’s Independence Day celebration is Jul. 4. it is from 12-6 p.m. at West Orange High School. There will be music, food trucks, and children’s activities.
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West Orange Recreation Department
Students in grades 9-12 can attend Montclair Film’s summer filmmaking session, scheduled from Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14. Attendees will learn how to make a film, edit with Adobe Premiere Pro, and use a camera. Registration is required.
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Montclair Film
Summer reading story time for children planned at Montclair library on Jun. 29 in the Main Branch. It begins at 6:15 p.m.
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Montclair Public Library
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
