Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Food distribution planned at Berkeley Elementary School on Jul. 6 in Bloomfield. Food provided by Toni’s Kitchen. It is from 4-4:45 p.m. Distribution is Mondays through Aug. 17.
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Bloomfield Public Schools
Outdoor concert with Freestyle Forever planned with Bloomfield recreation on Jul. 7. It begins at 7 p.m. at Brookside Park.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Toni’s Kitchen seeks drivers for donation pickups and food deliveries. It is a volunteer position. People who are interested must email dispatch@toniskitchen.org.
Toni’s Kitchen
Human Needs Food Pantry seeks donations of reusable bags. Items can be dropped off Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 9 Label St. in Montclair.
Human Needs Food Pantry
Landlord-tenant seminar planned at East Orange library on Jul. 7. It is from 6-8 p.m. Led by N.J. Superior Courts Essex Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. Free admission.
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East Orange Public Library
Community reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What To A Slave Is The Fourth of July?” planned with People’s Organization for Progress on Jul. 2 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church.
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People’s Organization for Progress
Free outdoor concert with Tempo Alegre planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 7 in Newark. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Riverbank Park.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
Cooling stations available statewide as National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for N.J. from Jul. 1-4. The state’s heat index, or real feel of temperatures, is expected to exceed 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. All of N.J. is under extreme heat watch. Residents should stay hydrated, remain indoors where air conditioning is available, and avoid direct sunlight when possible. A complete list of statewide cooling centers available online. Read The Jersey Bee’s article about heat waves and heat safety here.
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New Jersey homeowners who have been financially affected by the COVID pandemic can apply to the state’s Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program. It provides financial assistance for mortgage payments, HOA fees, taxes, and other housing-related expenses. The program ends Sep. 30. Application and eligibility requirements are available online.
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
