Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 2, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Representatives from Essex County Workforce Development Services will be available for employment questions and support on Nov. 9 at Irvington library. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Irvington Public Library
Art reception with Jeff Larkin planned at Maplewood library on Nov. 7 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-4 p.m. Larkin’s photography exhibit will be displayed.
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Maplewood Public Library
JESPY House trivia night fundraiser planned on Nov. 8 in Maplewood. It is from 5-8 p.m. at Avenue Pub, 1790 Springfield Ave. Registration is $40 per person and includes dessert. Prizes available. Funds will support JESPY House and its programs for adults with disabilities.
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JESPY House
Expungement clinic planned with N.J. Office of the Public Defender and Stono Public Affairs on Nov. 6 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 106 Sussex Ave. Expungement is the removal of an individual’s criminal records. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is required.
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Newark City
Teach-in exploring how oppression affects mental health planned with Rhizome-NJ on Nov. 6 in Newark. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Uncommons Northstar Academy Washington Park High School. There will be music, free food, and drinks. Registration is required.
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Rhizome-NJ
“ICE Out” march planned with Cosecha NJ on Nov. 7 in Newark. People will meet at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 212 Lafayette St. March begins at 11 a.m.
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Cosecha NJ
Free outdoor rollerskating planned on Nov. 7-8 at Weequahic Park. It is from 12-4 p.m. Skates provided.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Business and municipal employees networking event planned on Nov. 6 in Bloomfield. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brookside Banquets, 41 Broughton Ave. Registration is required. Fee is $75.
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Meet the Mayors
REGIONAL NEWS
Budget listening session for 2026-27 planned virtually with the N.J. Department of Human Services on Nov. 9. It begins at 1 p.m. People interested in testifying must sign up online by Nov. 5. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Gestational diabetes webinar for expectant parents, caregivers, and providers planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 9. It is from 10-11 a.m. Attendees will learn risk factors, prevention strategies, and ways to support a healthy pregnancy. Registration is required. Free admission. Add to 📅.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Virtual roundtable discussing prescription drug costs in N.J. planned with The Jersey Vindicator, Riverview Studios, and New Jersey Citizen Action on Nov. 9. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
