News
East Essex County news, events, and other local info from The Jersey Bee, updated daily Monday to Thursday.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of state portal for ICE misconduct
February 19, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Belleville library to receive $10K gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York
February 19, 2026
From Belleville Public Library.
Irvington hiring health officer, fire prevention specialist, fire official
February 19, 2026
From Irvington Township.
Eligible Essex County residents can sign up for free tax preparation services
February 19, 2026
From Newark City.
VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVISM
Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of state portal for ICE misconduct
February 19, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Trivia night fundraiser benefitting MESH planned Feb. 26
February 19, 2026
From Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge.
Maplewood arts and culture seeks community feedback on use of public space
February 18, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
East Orange schools students fasting during Ramadan can request take-home meals through Mar. 19
February 19, 2026
From East Orange Public Schools.
Bloomfield-area children can attend a free drawing class Feb. 28
February 19, 2026
From Bloomfield Public Library.
Desiree McGhie and Allison Neeck elected to Bloomfield Educational Foundation Board of Trustees
February 18, 2026
From Bloomfield Educational Foundation.
East Orange children can register for preschool Feb. 25
February 18, 2026
From East Orange Public Schools.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Park Avenue Elementary School to distribute free diapers every last Friday of the month
February 19, 2026
From Orange Public Schools.
Belleville library to receive $10K gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York
February 19, 2026
From Belleville Public Library.
Irvington hiring health officer, fire prevention specialist, fire official
February 19, 2026
From Irvington Township.
East Orange schools students fasting during Ramadan can request take-home meals through Mar. 19
February 19, 2026
From East Orange Public Schools.
Eligible Essex County residents can sign up for free tax preparation services
February 19, 2026
From Newark City.
La Casa de Don Pedro to host landlord and tenant workshop Feb. 26
February 19, 2026
From La Casa De Don Pedro.
Montclair library plans information session discussing tax reconciliation bill Feb. 26
February 19, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
REGIONAL NEWS
Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of state portal for ICE misconduct
February 19, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Eligible organizations can apply to state grant to support formerly incarcerated people through reentry
February 18, 2026
From New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
N.J. utility customers to see little change in new electricity rates this June, BPU said
February 17, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Rowan students, faculty protested Feb. 5 urging university to bar DHS from campus
February 12, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
