Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 6, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Bloomfield public works will collect storm debris and branches. People must place branches at the curb. Residents can schedule a large tree debris collection by calling the public works department at 973-680-4127.
Bloomfield Township
Free outdoor concert with Kate Curran Quintet planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 10 in Bloomfield and Montclair. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Park.
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Essex County Parks
Opening art reception of “Listen With Your Eyes” planned with Montclair film on Jul. 10. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Cinema505, 505 Bloomfield Ave. It will show work by Andres Chaparro.
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Montclair Film
Line dancing lessons and dance party planned with Out Montclair on Jul. 10 in Montclair. It is from 7-11 p.m. at Porta, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Out Montclair
International Food and Dance Festival planned at Lackawanna Station on Jul. 12 in Montclair. It is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station
STEM session for all ages planned at Nutley library on Mondays starting Jul. 6. It is from 2-4 p.m. through Aug. 3. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library
March and rally commemorating the 1967 Newark Rebellion planned with People’s Organization for Progress on Jul. 12. It begins at 2 p.m. at Rebellion Monument, 250 Springfield Ave.
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People’s Organization for Progress
“Rest Fest” planned on Jul. 12 at NJPAC. There will be guided meditation, restorative yoga, breath work, stress-reduction strategies, aromatherapy, and sound and art therapy.
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Rest Fest
Newark’s 2026 Pride Festival and Parade is from Jul. 13-19. A full list of activities and events are available online.
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Newark Pride Inc.
Butterfly monarch story and walk planned at Essex County Environmental Center on Jul. 13 in Roseland. Participants will walk the center’s trails and learn about monarch caterpillars from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee is $15 per person.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Strive North Jersey will host virtual information sessions for its “Career Path Program” for adults ages 18+. Strive North Jersey is a job training and career development nonprofit that serves Essex, Union, and Hudson counties. The program is free and information sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Interested residents must complete an online intake form.
Strive North Jersey
Newark Airport’s Terminal B will receive $75 million in upgrades following approval from the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. The funds will be used to upgrade gates, restrooms, escalators, and elevators. It will mark the first phase of a three-year, $200 million renovation plan. Future renovations include improved ADA accessibility and upgraded HVAC and baggage systems among other features.
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