Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 2, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
CareWell Health Medical Center opened a new medical laboratory in East Orange. It is located at 240 Central Ave. The laboratory provides diagnostic testing for blood chemistry, hormone and immune system analysis, blood cell counts, and more.
East Orange City
Families who newly enrolled their children to the East Orange school district can meet with its family community specialist. Contact information for multiple specialists is available online.
East Orange Public Schools
PayMore, an electronics store, recently opened in West Orange. It is located at 495 Prospect Ave. It is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays until 4 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
Registration is open for South Mountain Film Academy’s fall classes. Youth can attend classes on editing, storytelling, and making documentaries. Located at 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood.
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South Mountain Film Academy
Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks donations of kitten wet and dry food. Items can be purchased online.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
“Bring Your Own Book” club meeting planned at Newark library on Sep. 9 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
“Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration” planned with Essex County Board of County Commissioners on Sep. 9 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. at Essex County Hall of Records and will honor Miryam A. Torres, Madeline Guthrie, Jamille Hernandez, and Antonia Lerdo. There will be a musical performance by Payne Tech student Zoe Alexa Arroyabe.
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Carlos Pomares, VP, Essex County Commissioners
Ironbound Community Corporation is hiring for multiple positions. Openings include handyman, development director, and employment coach, among others. Email resumes to info@ironboundcc.org.
Ironbound Community Corporation
Free webinar discussing life insurance planned with Urban League of Essex County on Sep. 9. It is from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required.
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Urban League of Essex County
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can attend food festivals and food truck events throughout September. There are more than 60 events scheduled across the state. A list is available online.
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