Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 28, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange has a new playground apparatus, water features, and rubber surface. It also has a new playing surface at the basketball court.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Keepsake Studios, a tattoo shop, recently opened at 17 Scotland Rd. in South Orange. It is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Orange Downtown
Free outdoor concert with The Verdict planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 4 in Irvington. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Irvington Park.
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Essex County Parks
“The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People” forum planned with People’s Organization for Progress on Aug. 3 in Maplewood. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Maplewood library’s Main Branch.
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People’s Organization for Progress
Free movie screening of “Yes Day” planned with Newark recreation on Aug. 4. It is from 8-11 p.m. at Military Park.
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Newark Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services
Children can attend Bloomfield Soccer Club’s fall 2026 programs. The season starts in September. Registration is available online.
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Bloomfield Soccer Club
Nutley Little Theatre is accepting director submissions for its 2027-2028 season. Interested directors can submit up to two plays and a letter of interest by emailing SeasonplanningNLT@gmail.com. Deadline is Dec. 15.
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Nutley Little Theater
Rise Aerial Yoga and Fitness recently opened in Nutley. It is located at 196 Franklin Ave. It is open Mondays through Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rise Aerial Yoga and Fitness
Toni’s Kitchen is hiring a full-time social worker. Responsibilities include overseeing guest registration, expanding services, team management, program evaluation, case management, and supportive counseling. Email resumes and expression of interest to guestsupport@toniskitchen.org.
Toni’s Kitchen
“The Psychology of Divorce: A Practical Guide for Coping with Separation-Related Challenges” class planned with Montclair library on Aug. 4. It is from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Van Vleck House and Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St. Enrollment is $65.
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Montclair Public Library
REGIONAL NEWS
Workers at companies with 15 employees will receive family leave benefits under a state law signed in January by then-Gov. Phil Murphy. The law previously applied to companies with at least 30 employees. It allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and earn up to 85% of their weekly pay, with a limit of $1,119 in 2026. Eligible employees must have worked with their employer for at least three months and worked at least 250 hours within that period. The law also entitles workers to their previous position or one with equivalent pay, benefits, and seniority upon returning from family leave. It went into effect on Jul. 17.
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