Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 6, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

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

Open mic for youth in grades 6-12 planned at West Orange library on Jul. 8. It begins at 7 p.m.
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West Orange Public Library

South Orange public works will collect branches and storm debris from Jul. 6-10. Must be placed at the curb.
South Orange Village

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

Writing club meeting for youth planned at Nutley library on Jul. 10. It meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library

DIY book bedazzle planned for ages 16+ at Nutley library on Jul. 13. It begins at 7 p.m. Limited to Nutley cardholders. Registration is required.
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Nutley Public Library

Entrepreneurship workshop planned at Newark library on Jul. 8 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will learn how to create business ideas using skills and personal experience. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library

“UnEarth a Story” Summer story time for children planned at Newark library on Jul. 10 at the Branch Brook Branch. It is from 12-1 p.m. The program will continue on Fridays through Jul. 31. Attendees are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal.
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Newark 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.

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

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

Youth can participate in Montclair library’s talent show, scheduled for Jul. 11. People can register for a time slot online.
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Montclair Public Library

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

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

“The Lost Cities of the Mayans” presentation planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 8 in the Main Branch. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss how Mayan cities were discovered and their relevance today.
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Maplewood Public Library

Maplewood library’s book sale is scheduled for Jul. 11 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees fill a bag with books for $10.
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Maplewood Public Library

Take-and-make lion’s mane mushroom kit planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 13 at the Main Branch. People must register online to reserve their kit.
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Maplewood Public Library

Glen Ridge public works will spray herbicide to cobblestone gutters throughout the borough on Jul. 15. Herbicides are a type of pesticide and are designed to target weeds and other plants. Residents can request to opt out online.
Glen Ridge Borough

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

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.
Jersey Digs