Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Mar. 18, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
People can learn about birth and reproductive justice with Birth Justice Institute, an organization focused on equity and justice in maternal healthcare, on Mar. 25 in Irvington. It is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
“Navigating College Admissions Successfully” webinar for families planned with Maplewood library on Mar. 25. Stand Out for College, a college-readiness service, will discuss college admissions trends and admissions strategies at 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Bloomfield farmer’s market seeks vendors for its 2026 season. The market season is Tuesdays from June 2 to October 27. Vendor applications must be completed by April 24.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Expectant parents can tour Mountainside Medical Center’s birthing center on Mar. 26 in Montclair. The tour is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to create a birth plan, find classes at the hospital, and what to expect during delivery. There will be refreshments, prizes, and giveaways. Registration is required.
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Mountainside Medical Center
Hike planned with Outdoors On Purpose on Mar. 22 in Long Valley. It begins at 9 a.m. at Hacklebarney State Park. This marks Outdoors On Purpose ‘s first organized hike of 2026.Registration is required.
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Outdoors On Purpose
Youth ages 13-16 can attend Essex County Environmental Center’s summer camp, scheduled for Jun. 29 to Jul. 2 in Roseland. Attendees will learn first aid, leadership skills, and explore outdoor trails. Enrollment is $320 per child. Registration is available online.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
There will be no on-site general parking or tailgating at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup tournaments in July. Attendees must take transit by bus or train at Secaucus Junction. A new bus terminal at the stadium is expected to be complete in May, and the N.J. Turnpike will build a temporary ramp for buses coming from New York City, according to the Department of Transportation. A limited number of $225 parking passes are available at the American Dream mall for FIFA ticketholders.
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