Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 10, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
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
Four candidates running for South Orange-Maplewood school board will participate in a forum with Hilton Neighborhood Association on Sep. 17. Candidates are Patricia Azeez, Liz Callahan, Kevin Diaz, and Will Meyer. There are three open board seats. The forum begins at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. People can submit questions for candidates by Sep. 13 by emailing hna.maplewood@gmail.com.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association
South Orange seniors ages 55+ can meet with Mayor Sheena Collum on Sep. 17. The event is from 12-2 p.m. at The Baird Community Center. Bagels, coffee, and tea provided.
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South Orange Village
South Orange’s Community Day is scheduled for Sep. 19. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meadowland Park. There will be live music, family activities, and opportunities to meet with municipal departments and elected officials.
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South Orange Village
West Orange Arts Council seeks volunteers for its board and committees. Committee positions include programming, fundraising, hospitality, membership, marketing, and social media. Applications accepted online.
West Orange Arts Council
“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
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
“Robert J. Miller Oysterfest” fundraiser is scheduled for Sep. 19 in Maplewood. It raises funds to support melanoma research. It is from 6-10 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. There will be an oyster and raw bar, live music, and more. Attendees must be 21+. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Local
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
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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