Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 13, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Bugs and butterflies presentation for ages 5+ planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Jul. 18 in Roseland. It is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee is $15. Register by calling 973-228-8776 or emailing dalexander@parks.essexcountynj.org.
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Essex County Environmental Center

“Deep Dive into the Desegregation of Montclair’s Pools” panel discussion planned with Montclair History Center on Jul. 16. It begins at 2 p.m. at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It will discuss why the pools were built, how they became accessible to all people, and their history of civil rights and desegregation. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Montclair History Center

Outdoor concert with School of Rock House Band planned on Jul. 17 in Montclair. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Church.
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Upper Montclair Business Association

Yard sale fundraiser benefitting Montclair library’s Bellevue Branch planned on Jul. 18. It is from 12-5 p.m. at the Bellevue Branch.
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Friends of Bellevue Avenue Library

Art Fest planned with Eighty-Six The Magazine on Jul. 18 in Montclair. It is from 12-5 p.m. at Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St., and will showcase artwork by local artists.
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Eighty-Six The Magazine

Montclair High School’s “all-class” reunion is scheduled for Jul. 18 at Nishuane Park. Free admission. There will be a DJ, food vendors, and more.
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Montclair Local

World Cup watch party planned with Latinos of Montclair on Jul. 19. It is from 1-7 p.m. at Wellmont Arts Plaza. Free admission.
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Latinos of Montclair

Art and music reception with Jeremy Moss and Aimee Mower Lally planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 18 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-4 p.m. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library

Game night for families planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 20 in the Main Branch. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library

“Lead-Free Family Fun Day” planned with Essex County on Jul. 17 in Irvington. There will be county representatives sharing resources and programs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40th Street Park.
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Essex County

“T-Rex Tea Party” for children planned at Glen Ridge library on Jul. 16. It begins at 3 p.m. Registration is required. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Honey soy chicken thighs with broccoli and rice cooking class for youth planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Jul. 20. It begins at 11 a.m. People can substitute chicken with tofu. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Cat adoption event planned by Bloomfield Animal Shelter on Jul. 18. The event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Attendees should pre-apply online and bring a cat carrier, photo ID, and proof pets are permitted in rental lease agreements.
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Bloomfield Animal Shelter

World Cup watch party and barbecue dinner planned with Building Essex Area Mutuality on Jul. 19 in Bloomfield. It is from 3-7 p.m. at 256 Berkley Ave. There will be music and karaoke. Food is pay-what-you-can.
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Building Essex Area Mutuality

Bloomfield residents and businesses can apply to the township’s Blooming Bloomfield Awards, which recognizes gardens, landscaping, and green spaces in the area. Registration is open online until Jul. 15.
Bloomfield Township

Concert with The Cover Girls and DJ Ralph Tunis planned with Belleville recreation on Jul. 16. It begins at 7 p.m. at Belleville High School. Food trucks are on site.
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Belleville Recreation Department

Colombian flag raising ceremony planned with Belleville on Jul. 17. It begins at 12 p.m. at Belleville Town Hall.
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Belleville Township

Public meeting planned with Newark police on Jul. 15 in Newark and online. Fourth precinct substation officers will discuss quality of life issues and concerns at 6 p.m. at the New Community Recreation Center, 56 Hayes St.
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Newark Public Safety

Free lunch for children ages 18 and younger available at Newark library. Lunch is available at the Main Branch on weekdays from 1-3 p.m., and at other Newark library branches Tuesdays through Fridays from 1-3 p.m. Registration not required. First-come, first-served.
Newark Public Library

Newark’s International Food Festival is scheduled for Jul. 18. It is from 5-9 p.m. at Mulberry Commons. Free admission.
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Newark City

Ironbound Community Corporation’s summer kickoff is rescheduled for Jul. 18 due to inclement weather. It is from 1-4 p.m. at Down Bottom Farms, 371 Ferry St. There will be resources, food, DIY tote bags, and more. Free admission.
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Ironbound Community Corporation

“Riverfront Hip Hop Day” with Brick City Jam planned in Newark on Jul. 18. It is from 2-8 p.m. at Riverfront Park.
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Newark City Parks Foundation

Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Jul. 16 in West Orange. Assistance is from 1-5 p.m. at the West Orange library. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. File by Nov. 2.
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West Orange Public Library

Children entering grades 1-8 can attend West Orange recreation’s softball summer camp, scheduled for Jul. 20-23. It meets at West Orange High School. Fee is $120 per player. Registration is available online.
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West Orange Recreation Department

People can share their experiences using the Freeway Drive East and Freeway Drive West in Orange and East Orange with N.J. Department of Transportation in an online survey. Responses will inform NJDOT’s study on ways to improve the corridor.
New Jersey Department of Transportation

Atlantic Federal Credit Union recently opened a branch in East Orange. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays until 12 p.m. at 315 S. Harrison St. It offers personal and business banking, mortgages, auto loans, ATM access, and more.
TAPinto East Orange/Orange

Free community coffee event planned with Nutley Family Service Bureau on Jul. 15 in Nutley. It is from 5-7 p.m. at Knight of Columbus, 150 Chestnut St.
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Nutley Family Service Bureau

REGIONAL NEWS

Nearly 30% of women in N.J. ages 18-49 did not receive the reproductive care they needed in 2024 and 2025, according to the Urban Institute’s Reproductive Health Experiences and Access Study. The study surveyed 2,800 women from N.J. and their experiences accessing pelvic exams, cervical cancer screenings, birth control, fertility assistance, menopause treatments, care for irregular periods, and services for transgender people. The rate of unmet care increased to 36% for women who are covered by a public insurance system like Medicaid, 37% for lesbian or transgender women, and 42% for disabled women.
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