Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 2, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
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
Pool picnic for South Orange seniors ages 55+ planned on Sep. 8. It is from 12-3 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. There will be food, music, and bingo. Fee is $10 for South Orange recreation members.
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South Orange Village
Registration is open for South Orange recreation’s fall programs. Offerings include arts and crafts, fitness, and STEM, among others.
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South Orange Village
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
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
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
“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
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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