Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 29, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
West Orange Arts Council seeks performers for its AMP’d in the Valley performance series, scheduled every third Wednesday through September. Performers can apply online.
West Orange Arts Council
“Zapatista Stories For Dreaming An-Other World” planned with University of Orange on Aug. 6 in Orange. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. It will also discuss a history and ideas of the Zapatista movement. Registration is required.
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University of Orange
Able Baker recently opened in South Orange at 209 Valley St. It is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Orange Downtown
Maplewood library is hiring a youth services department head. Application deadline is Aug. 7.
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Maplewood Public Library
Bloomfield is hiring a part-time OPRA records clerk. Applications close Jul. 31.
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Bloomfield Township
Free Pride-themed paint and sip planned with Out Montclair on Aug. 5. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Porta Montclair, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees must be ages 21+. Registration is required online or by emailing bookings@thehappybrushartstudio.com.
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Out Montclair
Movie screening of “Sing 2” planned with Montclair Film on Aug. 5 and Aug. 8. This screening is part of Montclair Film’s Bellevue Summer Blockbusters series. It begins at 11 a.m. at The Bellevue Theater, 260 Bellevue Ave. Tickets are $12 and available online for purchase.
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Montclair Film
People ages 8-14 can register for Montclair YMCA’s volleyball camp, scheduled for Aug. 17-28. It meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is available online.
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YMCA of Montclair
“Plan A Profitable Yard Sale” webinar planned with Glen Ridge library on Aug. 5. It is from 1-2 p.m. It includes information about what to sell, pricing, and more. People who can’t attend the live event can register for a recording. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
“Grito Libertario” celebrating Ecuadorian independence planned with the N.J. Hispanic Research and Information Center on Aug. 5 in Newark. It begins at 5 p.m. at Newark library’s Main Branch. There will be a conference and art. Free admission.
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New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a $60.7 billion annual spending bill for the 2027 fiscal year. It includes full pension and school formula funding, expanded Child Tax Credit, and increased funding for residents at risk of deportation or detention.
State of New Jersey
