Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 9, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Basic life support certification course for healthcare professionals planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jul. 17 in Secaucus. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway Suite 201. Training will include ways to recognize life-threatening emergencies, give CPR, deliver ventilations, and provide early use of an automated external defibrillator. Registration available online.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Genealogy session planned at Bloomfield library on Jul. 16. Attendees will learn how to research their ancestry from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Zufall’s mobile dental unit to be stationed in Bloomfield on Jul. 17. Services such as dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and preventative care will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomfield Municipal Building. Cost is determined by household income and size. Registration required by calling 973-325-2266 ext. 1040 or emailing emelo@zufallhealth.org.
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Bloomfield Township

Community walking group session planned with East Orange on Jul. 13 at Columbian Park. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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East Orange City

Free physical exams for high school student athletes planned with East Orange public schools and Orovia Medical on Jul. 14-15. Exams will be held at Paul Robeson Stadium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
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East Orange Public Schools

Artist reception of “Art of the Game” planned with West Orange Arts Council on Jul. 16 . It is from 6-8 p.m. at the Wilshire Grand, 350 Pleasant Valley Way. Free admission.
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West Orange Arts Council

Outdoor performance with Andy Lackow and Mess Around planned with South Orange Downtown on Jul. 18. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Spiotta Park. Free admission.
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South Orange Downtown

Jazz Festival planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 18 in Orange. It is from 12-10 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park.
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Essex County Parks

Author talk with K.M. Samuels planned with University of Orange on Jul. 18 in Orange. It begins at 3 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Samuels will discuss “The Shattered Moon” with Dr. Shanna Jean-Baptiste, assistant professor of French at Rutgers. Registration is required. Free admission.
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University of Orange

Networking mixer planned with Nutley Chamber of Commerce on Jul. 16 in Nutley. It is from 8-9:30 a.m. at Chris and Angie’s Dinette, 545 Franklin Ave. Registration is required.
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Nutley Chamber of Commerce

Author talk with Reyna Grande planned virtually with Nutley library on Jul. 16. Grande will discuss “Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget” at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
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Nutley Public Library

Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs on Jul. 16 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregational Baptist Church, 399 Bergen St. Expungement is the removal of an individual’s criminal records. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged.
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Newark City

Jazz performance and comedy show planned with Newark parks on Jul. 17. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Military Park. Free admission.
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Newark City Parks Foundation

“Mayor’s Family Reunion” for families planned by Newark on Jul. 18 in Millstone. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7 Yellow Meetinghouse Rd., will feature food, music, sports, activities, swimming, games, and senior bingo. Tickets are $20 in advance and $80 at the door.
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Newark Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services

People can bring their pet dogs to view the World Cup at Tinga Restaurant on Jul. 15 in Montclair. It is from 4-6 p.m. at 215 Bellevue Ave.
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Tinga Restaurant

Community meeting with Montclair Historic Preservation Commission planned on Jul. 16. It begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Attendees will share feedback on future preservation of historic buildings, neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural resources through township policies. Comments can be submitted in advance to zkazmi@montclairnjusa.org.
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Montclair Township

Creative Mornings-Montclair, a free breakfast lecture series for creatives, will meet on Jul. 17. It is from 9:30-11 a.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be a talk, coffee and breakfast, and opportunities to meet other attendees. Guest speaker is Charles Rosen, founder and CEO of Ironbound Farm. Tickets are free and available online. Registration is required.
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Lackawanna Station

“Dinner at the Diner” planned with Hilton Neighborhood Association on Jul. 16 in Maplewood. It begins at 6 p.m. at Park Wood Diner, 1958 Springfield Ave. Dessert provided.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association

“Backyard Bubbles” planned at Maplewood library on Jul. 18 at the Hilton Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Maplewood Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plan to convert a Roxbury warehouse into an immigration concentration camp, according to a report by The New York Times. The decision comes after Markwayne Mullin, the new Homeland Security secretary, announced plans to make immigration enforcement less transparent. In March, N.J. and Roxbury township filed a lawsuit against the federal government to stop the plans. The complaint said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated four federal laws by failing to conduct environmental reviews, solicit feedback from town officials, select a facility with adequate water and sewer systems, and assess the site’s habitability. The 470,000-square-foot warehouse at 1879 Route 46 was purchased on Feb. 28, marking the third detention facility for migrants in N.J. The other two are privately-owned jails in Elizabeth and Newark. The warehouse’s current owner, Dalfen Industrial, made the sale despite township and community opposition.
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