Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Sep. 28, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Drop-in art workshop for youth ages 12-18 planned at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center on Oct. 2. It is from 7-10 p.m. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed in Maplewood on Oct. 2. Services are available from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Maplewood Community Center. Appointments for registration renewal and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment.
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Maplewood Township
Maplewood Avenue will be closed to traffic on Oct. 3 between Inwood and Highland Place for “Summer Streets” pedestrian plaza. There will be vendors, live music, and more from 5-9 p.m.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture
Drop-in fiber arts group meeting for adults planned at Maplewood library on Oct. 3 at the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Maplewood Public Library
Children ages 2-5 can attend a social skills group on Oct. 3 with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at at South Orange Country Day School, 461 Vose Ave., and will be led by local therapists. Registration is required.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
“Elktoberfest” planned with South Orange Elks on Oct. 3. It is from 1-6 p.m. at 220 Prospect St. There will be a bounce house, ice cream truck, axe throwing, and more. Children ages 12 and younger enter for free. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Elks
“African American Heritage Statewide Parade” planned on Oct. 4 in Newark. It is from 1-5 p.m. at 920 Broad St. Free admission.
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African American Heritage Parades Organization Inc.
Christine James, a Montclair resident, was recently appointed as chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark. James succeeds Donna Ciangio, who served as chancellor since 2018.
Montclair Patch
Newark-area residents can schedule a free mental health consultation with La Casa de Don Pedro. The free consultation is part of La Casa’s new mental health care program at El Barrio Wellness, 76 Clinton Ave. in Newark. Registration is required for the free consultation.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Mental Health Association is hiring for multiple clinical positions in Essex County, including West Orange, East Orange, and Montclair. Applications are available online.
Mental Health Association
REGIONAL NEWS
NJ Transit will temporarily operate on a modified train schedule from Oct. 11 to Nov. 14 as Amtrak works on the Portal North Bridge. The bridge will replace the 114-year-old swing bridge over the Hackensack River, and is meant to improve long-term reliability and capacity along the Northeast Corridor. The modified schedule will affect all train lines except the Atlantic City Rail Line. Adjusted schedules are available online.
NJ Transit
