Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Feb. 19, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Book club meeting for youth in grades 7-10 planned with South Orange library on Feb. 26. Attendees will discuss “Yes, No, Maybe So” by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Baird Center. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Opening art reception of “Female Hysteria” planned at the Pierro Gallery on Feb. 26 in South Orange. Artwork explores misogyny behind the term “hysteria.” The reception is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. On view through Apr. 10. Free admission.
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South Orange Village
SOMA Chamber of Commerce “Member Meet-Up” planned on Feb. 27 in South Orange. The event begins at 8 a.m. at The Order, 50 W. South Orange Ave.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce
Black History Month paint and sip planned with Creative in Common on Feb. 28 in South Orange. It is from 6-8 p.m. at 86 Sloan St. Admission is $10. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Downtown
Windows for Women launch party and meet-and-greet planned on Feb. 26 in Maplewood. It displays local women’s art in a showcase at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd.
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Maplewood Village Alliance
Author talk and signing with Imani Perry planned on Feb. 27 at Maplewood library’s Main Branch. It is from 7-8:30 p.m. A book signing will follow. Free admission.
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Maplewood Public Library
East Orange-area youth can attend “Science Saturdays” at East Orange library on Feb. 28. It begins at 1 p.m. Attendees will learn and explore science projects. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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East Orange Public Library
People can attend an information session discussing the tax reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, and SECURE Act on Feb. 26 at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. The tax reconciliation bill is a federal spending law and SECURE Act is a retirement savings law. Registration is required. Admission is $35.
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Montclair Public Library
Stage production of “Passage” planned at Montclair State University starting Feb. 26. Show dates run though Mar. 6. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University
Montclair Flea is open Feb. 28 to Mar. 1 at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lackawanna Station
Irvington is hiring a health officer, fire prevention specialist, and fire official. Applications are available online.
Irvington Township
Landlord and tenant workshop planned at La Casa de Don Pedro on Feb. 26 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Information will focus on tenant rights, fair housing, eviction prevention, and landlord responsibilities. Registration is required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
Comedy show planned at Newark Culture Club on Feb. 26. It is from 7-9 p.m. at 563 Broad St. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Culture Club
Eligible Essex County residents with a household income of $80,000 or less can sign up for free tax preparation services. IRS-certified volunteers will assist at different locations across Newark, East Orange, and Bloomfield. A list of locations is available online. The last day to file taxes is Apr. 15.
Newark City
People can build a bird house at Essex County Environmental Center on Feb. 28 in Roseland. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
“Celebrating the Power of African American History and Historic Sites in N.J.” webinar planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Feb. 25. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Historical Commission
Immigrant advocacy groups raised concerns about the efficacy of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s online portal where people can upload videos of their interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Groups such as American Friends Service Committee are concerned about how the portal will inform people of immigration agents in their towns and urge Sherrill to provide stronger protections for immigrants. The portal was published to identify uses of excessive force, warrantless searches or arrests, racial profiling, wrongful detentions, interference with voting, or other civil rights violations. It is meant to identify misconduct and trends among ICE officers. The portal is available at nj.gov/knowyourrights. The website also includes information about constitutional rights and free legal services.
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