Follow local news and events in East Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 20, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Foundational financial literacy workshop planned with East Orange on Oct. 27. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at East Orange library. Free admission.
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East Orange City
Free resource distribution for parents planned with Perinatal Health Equity Initiative on Oct. 27 in East Orange. It begins at 10 a.m. at 280 S Harrison St. There will be diapers, wipes, children’s books, baby clothing, lactation supplies, and emergency food support.
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Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
East Orange families can attend the school district’s “Empowered Parents University” workshops. A schedule of upcoming programs is available online.
East Orange Public Schools
Belleville public schools is hiring a junior staff accountant. Applications close Oct. 26.
Belleville Public Schools
Spa-Tacular Oasis recently opened in West Orange at 54 Main St. It is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays until 7 p.m., and Sundays from 12-4 p.m.
West Orange Downtown Alliance
South Orange Reads book club meeting for youth and adults planned with South Orange library on Oct. 27. Attendees will discuss “All My Rage” by Sabaa Tahir from 7-8 p.m. at 110 Vose Ave. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Opening exhibit and celebration of Newark library’s N.J. Room planned on Oct. 27 in the Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. People can view the room’s collections. Light refreshments provided.
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Newark Public Library
“Purple Diamonds Awards” fundraiser benefitting Black Fairy Godmother Foundation planned on Oct. 24 in Bloomfield. It is from 7-11 p.m. at The Brookeside Banquets, 41 Broughton Ave. Funds support work that brings housing, emergency assistance, and food access to women and families. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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The Purple Diamond Awards
Healthcare enrollment assistance planned with New Jersey Citizen Action on Oct. 27 in Elizabeth. It is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elizabeth library. Free admission.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
REGIONAL NEWS
Residents can attend public forums to share feedback on N.J.’s school funding on Oct. 22 and Oct. 27. Attendees will learn about N.J.’s school funding system, hear from N.J. Department of Education staff, and share input and experiences. Forums begins at 6:30 p.m. The Oct. 22 forum is virtual and the Oct. 27 forum is held at the Essex County Donald M. Payne School of Technology in Newark. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Education
“Planning for Parenthood: A Maternity Leave Guide” webinar planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ and Family Connects NJ on Oct. 27. It is from 10-11 a.m. Attendees will learn about the maternity and family leave timeline, how to use the Paid Leave Navigator, eligibility requirements, and more. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Rutgers will receive a $500,000 state grant to lead research on social media’s effects on children, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Rutgers will assess the impact of social media on children’s mental and physical health, identify strategies for reducing harmful and addictive use, and ways to promote healthy and responsible online habits. Findings will be shared to the public on a rolling basis with recommendations to follow within a year. In August, Sherrill signed the New Jersey Kids Code Act, which limits social media platforms from collecting data from N.J. minors for algorithm and content recommendations; limits the discoverability of children’s accounts, including through search engines; and directs a four-year state university to establish a research center to study social media addiction.
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