Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 14, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Orange health department plans “Free Rabies Clinic” Feb. 21. The event, scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m., will provide rabies vaccinations for pets at City Hall’s side parking lot. Add to 📅.
City of Orange Township
South Orange to host “Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk” on Saturdays on Feb. 17. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 1 p.m., hosted by resident and founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders Stephanie Lawson Muhammad. Each route covers 3.1 miles and participants will explore South Orange borders that have historically impacted African Americans. The events are held each Saturday in February. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Essex County activated Code Blue procedures from Feb. 13 to Feb. 20, helping people find shelter as temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Participating shelters and warming stations include Catholic Charities in Newark, Joi’s Angels in East Orange, St. Mark’s Church in Montclair, among others throughout the county. Additional locations can be found on the NJ 211 website.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Turtle Back Zoo is hiring a cashiers, train drivers, seasonal supervisors, and other positions for the 2024 spring and summer season. Workers must be able to work outdoors, 18+, and pass a background check. Applications accepted online.
Turtle Back Zoo
Bloomfield Animal Shelter to host “Cat Adoption Event” on Feb. 18. The event, scheduled from 12-4 p.m. at 61 Bukowski Pl., will feature reduced adoption fees and a selection of fully vetted cats ages 1+. Applicants must pre-apply for approval and appointment online by Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Add to 📅.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
New Jersey Historical Commission plans a free “La Fuerza de las Voces Negras: Afrolatinidades en las Américas” lecture on Feb. 17 in Newark. The discussion will include the histories and experiences of Afro-Latinos in the Americas at Rutgers-Newark from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be presentations exploring race, language, nationhood, representation, and belonging in the Atlantic world. Tickets are available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Historical Commission
Regional news
Verizon Wireless customers who had post-paid plans from 2016 to November 2023 may be entitled to a payment under a proposed class action lawsuit settlement. A group of customers alleged the company inadequately discussed an unfair administrative charge. Former or current customers can submit a claim by Apr. 15 to be included in the settlement.
Verizon Administrative Charge Settlement
