Follow local news and events in Nutley with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 13, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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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