Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 10, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Dance Court Thursdays” planned with University of Orange on Sep. 17. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Central Playground in Orange. Registration is required. Free admission.
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University of Orange
Opening reception of unveiled26, an art exhibit featuring work by artists from South Orange and Maplewood, on Sep. 17 at SOPAC. It is from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through Nov. 8.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center
Board game meet-up for adults planned at Newark library on Sep. 17 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
Resource distribution planned with Greater Essex Counseling Services on Sep. 18 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Branford Pl. There will be free food, health screenings, information about housing and treatment, haircuts, and more.
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Greater Essex Counseling Services
Newark Porchfest is scheduled for Sep. 19 at Forest Hill. Event starts at Branch Brook Park. There will be food trucks, children’s events, and more than 30 musical performances.
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Newark Porch Fest
Bloomfield is hiring a part-time or full-time plumbing subcode official. Applicants must have a valid license and plumbing inspector license, among others. Applications and a complete list of requirements are available online.
Bloomfield Township
Volunteer information session planned virtually with CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Sep. 18. It begins at 12 p.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Registration is available online.
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CASA Essex County
“BARKtoberfest” pet adoption event and market planned with Turtle Back Zoo on Sep. 19 in West Orange. Attendees can adopt dogs and cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berson Family Center. There will also be a pet costume contest, vendors, and food trucks. Free admission.
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Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey is allocating an additional $16 million to support the state’s 988 suicide prevention system, which includes opening five crisis stabilization centers across N.J. The additional funding comes after the state Department of Human Services found that crisis response programs will cost $71.4 million over 12 months, which is nearly triple the amount approved in the state’s 2026-27 budget signed in June. Crisis stabilization centers are meant to connect people to trained counselors and other forms of aid. Officials plan to open facilities in Bergen, Camden, Essex, Monmouth, and Morris counties.
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