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