Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 27, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Back to School Family Festival” planned with Rep. LaMonica McIver’s office on Jul. 30 in East Orange. The event, scheduled from 3-7 p.m.,at East Orange City Hall, will feature music, school supplies giveaways, and information about local resources.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
“Backyard Bubbles” planned with Maplewood Library on Aug. 1 in at the Hilton Branch. The event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., will feature free play with bubbles the parking lot of the Hilton Branch. Preregistration is required and can be completed by July 18.
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Maplewood Public Library
The East Orange YMCA is hiring for childcare positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are available online.
East Orange YMCA
International women’s film festival planned with Newark public library on Aug. 1. The event is scheduled from 10 am to 3 p.m. and will feature a selection of short films by women filmmakers, and a featured screening and panel discussion on “The Bengali.” Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Newark Public Library
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple job openings in their Newark offices. Positions are available in early childhood, healthy homes, and community empowerment departments. Applications are accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Newark public schools is hiring a 12-month school clerk system for Weequahic High School. Full job description and application process is available online.
Newark Public Schools
Belleville schools is hiring a speech-language pathologist, for a long-term leave contract. The contract term is through June 2027. Full job listing and application details available online.
Belleville Public Schools
Turtle Back Zoo’s new lemur exhibit recently opened in West Orange after renovations of the former sea lion stage. The area now includes a jungle environment in the repurposed pool area, three species of lemurs, and Aldabra tortoises.
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REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can attend a webinar about upcoming changes to immigrant eligibility for health coverage with New Jersey Citizen Action on Jul. 29. The webinar starts at 7 p.m., will feature experts from the New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services explaining upcoming federal changes affecting immigrant eligibility for Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage, and Medicare. Live Spanish interpretation will be available. Preregistration is available online.
New Jersey Citizen Action
