Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 1, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
East Orange’s water park at Columbian Park is open every day. It is open from 12-7 p.m.
East Orange City
LEGO club for children up to grade 7 planned at East Orange library on Jul. 8. It is from 4-5 p.m. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library
State property tax relief filing assistance planned on Jul. 2 in Orange. Led by Sen. Britnee N. Timberlake. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orange City Hall and will include assistance for ANCHOR, StayNJ, and Senior Freeze. A list of required documents is available online. Registration is not required.
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Senator Britnee N. Timberlake’s District Office
Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks fosters to take in adult cats and kittens. Interested applicants can email Bloomfield Animal Shelter at fosterforbas@gmail.com.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Free outdoor concert with Owls and Lions Trio planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 8 in Bloomfield. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Watsessing Park.
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Essex County Parks
Graduation ceremony for people who completed the “Business Beyond Bars” program planned at Newark library on Jul. 8 in the Main Branch. It begins at 2 p.m. There will be presentations from graduates, networking, and awards. Lunch provided. Registration required.
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Newark Public Library
Seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities can learn about available county services on Jul. 8 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cherry Blossom Center. There will be information about food access, healthcare, and transportation. Free admission.
Essex County Division of Senior Services.
Outdoor concert with Forget the Whale planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Jul. 8 in South Orange. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at Flood’s Hill. Free admission.
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South Orange Village
State property tax relief filing assistance planned on Jul. 8 in Maplewood. Led by Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 Burnet Ave. and will include assistance for ANCHOR, StayNJ, and Senior Freeze. A list of required documents is available online. Registration is not required.
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Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema
Arc of Essex County seeks monetary donations. Funds will support its Camp Hope program, which is designed for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Donations accepted online.
The Arc of Essex County
Movie screening of “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” planned at Turtle Back Zoo on Jul. 8 in West Orange. It begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $17.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
All e-bikes must be registered with the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission before Jul. 19, according to state law. People riding an e-bike or e-scooter must carry valid insurance and a driver’s license or permit. Riders younger than age 15 cannot ride e-bikes or e-scooters.
Matawan-Aberdeen Patch
