Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Maplewood children and youth can register for the recreation department’s 2026 summer camps. Camp themes include basketball, swimming and diving, tennis, and arts and crafts. Registration is available online.
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Youth ages 8-14 can attend Maplewood library’s comics workshop on Jul. 7 in the Hilton Branch. Participants will follow a drawing exercise. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Studio Envie, an interior design firm, recently opened in South Orange. It is located at 114 Valley St. and open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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People can register for South Orange recreation’s summer classes. Programs include dance, robotics, pickleball, and more. A list of offerings is available online.
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South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Landlord-tenant seminar planned at East Orange library on Jul. 7. It is from 6-8 p.m. Led by N.J. Superior Courts Essex Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library
Community reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What To A Slave Is The Fourth of July?” planned with People’s Organization for Progress on Jul. 2 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church.
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People’s Organization for Progress
Free outdoor concert with Tempo Alegre planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 7 in Newark. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Riverbank Park.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
Cooling stations available statewide as National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for N.J. from Jul. 1-4. The state’s heat index, or real feel of temperatures, is expected to exceed 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. All of N.J. is under extreme heat watch. Residents should stay hydrated, remain indoors where air conditioning is available, and avoid direct sunlight when possible. A complete list of statewide cooling centers available online. Read The Jersey Bee’s article about heat waves and heat safety here.
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New Jersey homeowners who have been financially affected by the COVID pandemic can apply to the state’s Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program. It provides financial assistance for mortgage payments, HOA fees, taxes, and other housing-related expenses. The program ends Sep. 30. Application and eligibility requirements are available online.
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