Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 29, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Children ages 5-10 can attend Orange Soccer Camp, scheduled from Jul. 6 to Aug. 14. It meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. Registration is available online.
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Orange Soccer Camp
Chowppers Cafe recently opened in East Orange. It is located at 231 Central Ave. It is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day except Sundays.
East Orange City
Green bean gomaae cooking class for students in grades K-12 planned at East Orange library on Jul. 6. It is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to first 12 attendees. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library
Historic warehouse liquidation sale planned with South Orange Downtown on Jul. 6. It is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 219 Valley St. There will be furniture, antiques, vintage décor, records, rugs, and more. Free admission.
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South Orange Downtown
Belleville public schools is hiring for multiple teaching positions at multiple grade levels. Applications available online.
Belleville Public Schools
Children ages 7-18 can learn how to play tennis for free with Greater Newark Tennis and Education starting Jul. 6. It meets Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m. at Branch Brook Park. The program ends Aug. 1. Registration is required.
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Branch Brook Park Alliance
Turtle Back Zoo evening hours are extended on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August. Final admission entry is 7 p.m.
Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
NJ Transit fares will increase by 3% starting Jul. 1. In 2024, NJ Transit approved a fare policy to balance the agency’s budget. It raised prices by 15% that year, put a 30-day expiration on tickets, and implemented an annual 3% fare increase every Jul. 1 with no end date. A list of all adjusted fares is available online.
NJ Transit
