Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 27, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Turtle Back Zoo’s new lemur exhibit recently opened in West Orange after renovations of the former sea lion stage. The area now includes a jungle environment in the repurposed pool area, three species of lemurs, and Aldabra tortoises.
The Village Green
Free outdoor concert with Eli Bolin and Allison Posner planned with South Orange downtown on Aug. 1. The performance is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eli Bolin and Allison Posner will perform Fleetwood Mac songs
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South Orange Downtown
“Small Wonder Marketplace” planned by Maplewood Village Alliance on Aug. 2 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Maplewood, will feature shopping with 100+ vendors, food, live music, and more.
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Maplewood Village Alliance
“Back to School Family Festival” planned with Rep. LaMonica McIver’s office on Jul. 30 in East Orange. The event, scheduled from 3-7 p.m.,at East Orange City Hall, will feature music, school supplies giveaways, and information about local resources.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
The East Orange YMCA is hiring for childcare positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are available online.
East Orange YMCA
Belleville schools is hiring a speech-language pathologist, for a long-term leave contract. The contract term is through June 2027. Full job listing and application details available online.
Belleville Public Schools
Trading card market planned at Lackawanna Plaza on Aug. 2 in Montclair. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature trading cards for sale. Gaming, sports, and non-sports card vendors will be at the market. Admission is free.
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Lackawanna Station
International women’s film festival planned with Newark public library on Aug. 1. The event is scheduled from 10 am to 3 p.m. and will feature a selection of short films by women filmmakers, and a featured screening and panel discussion on “The Bengali.” Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Newark Public Library
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple job openings in their Newark offices. Positions are available in early childhood, healthy homes, and community empowerment departments. Applications are accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Yard sale fundraiser benefitting Montclair library’s Bellevue Branch planned on Aug. 1. It is from 12-5 p.m. at the Bellevue Branch.
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Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library
Newark public schools is hiring a 12-month school clerk system for Weequahic High School. Full job description and application process is available online.
Newark Public Schools
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can attend a webinar about upcoming changes to immigrant eligibility for health coverage with New Jersey Citizen Action on Jul. 29. The webinar starts at 7 p.m., will feature experts from the New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services explaining upcoming federal changes affecting immigrant eligibility for Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage, and Medicare. Live Spanish interpretation will be available. Preregistration is available online.
New Jersey Citizen Action
