Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 16, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Community food distribution planned with Irvington Neighborhood Improvement Corporation on Jul. 22-23. It is from 12-2 p.m. at 346-16th St. Attendees must bring their own bags and photo ID. Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Irvington Township
Community outreach event planned with Essex County on Jul. 24 in Orange. There will be county representatives sharing resources and programs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Military Park.
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Essex County
People interested in joining SOMA Chamber of Commerce can attend a meet-up on Jul. 24 in Maplewood. It begins at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Train Station, 145 Dunnell Rd.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce
People not covered by Medicaid or Charity Care can register for free health screenings on Jul. 25 at Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration covers pap smears, mammograms, and colorectal and prostate screenings.
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Maplewood Public Library
People can learn about SNAP benefits on Jul. 21 in Newark with Ironbound Community Corporation and Community FoodBank of N.J. It begins at 12:30 p.m. at 317 Elm St. Free admission.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs on Jul. 21 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40 Richelieu Terrace. Expungement is the removal of an individual’s criminal records. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is required.
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Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema
“Late Night at the Library” fundraiser planned on Jul. 24 at Newark library’s Main Branch. it is from 7-11 p.m. and will include music, drinks, vendors, and food. Tickets are available online for purchase. All proceeds benefit the library.
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Newark Public Library
Free outdoor concert with The Infernos planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 24 in Bloomfield and Montclair. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Park.
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Essex County Parks
Butterfly gardening workshop planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Jul. 25 in Roseland. It is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee is $15 per person. Register by calling 973-228-8776 or emailing dalexander@parks.essexcountynj.org.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Eligible families can apply for N.J.’s Child Tax Credit using SimpleFile, a website recently launched by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Applicants must have been a full-year resident in 2025, earned less than $20,000 if filing with a spouse or $10,000 if filing single, and is not required to file a full federal or state tax return. People using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers are eligible to claim benefits. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
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