LOCAL NEWS
Free webinar discussing life insurance planned with Urban League of Essex County on Sep. 9. It is from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required.
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Urban League of Essex County
“Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration” planned with Essex County Board of County Commissioners on Sep. 9 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. at Essex County Hall of Records and will honor Miryam A. Torres, Madeline Guthrie, Jamille Hernandez, and Antonia Lerdo. There will be a musical performance by Payne Tech student Zoe Alexa Arroyabe.
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Carlos Pomares, VP, Essex County Commissioners
Belleville will be flushing fire hydrants from Sep. 8 to Sep. 29. Hydrant flushing will affect Franklin Avenue to Union Avenue, and from Belleville Avenue to Joralemon Street. Residents may experience low water pressure or discolored water.
Belleville Township
CareWell Health Medical Center opened a new medical laboratory in East Orange. It is located at 240 Central Ave. The laboratory provides diagnostic testing for blood chemistry, hormone and immune system analysis, blood cell counts, and more.
East Orange City
Families who newly enrolled their children to the East Orange school district can meet with its family community specialist. Contact information for multiple specialists is available online.
East Orange Public Schools
Golf outing planned with Bloomfield Education Foundation on Sep. 17 in West Orange. It includes lunch, dinner, prizes, and more. Shotgun start begins at 12 p.m. Located at Francis Byrne Golf Course. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Educational Foundation
Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks donations of kitten wet and dry food. Items can be purchased online.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Adults can attend introductory acting and improv classes at N.J. School of Dramatic Arts in Montclair, scheduled to start Sep. 9 and Sep. 10. Both courses run for six weeks and are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online.
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Newark youth can attend a free college readiness program starting Sep. 2 at Newark library’s Branch Brook Branch. It meets weekly through Sep. 23. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
“Bring Your Own Book” club meeting planned at Newark library on Sep. 9 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-8 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
Back-to-school giveaway planned with Newark Councilman Michael Silva on Sep. 9. It is from 4-6 p.m. at Ironbound Stadium. There will be free haircuts and backpacks. Rain date is Sep. 11.
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Councilman Michael Silva
Ironbound Community Corporation is hiring for multiple positions. Openings include handyman, development director, and employment coach, among others. Email resumes to info@ironboundcc.org.
Ironbound Community Corporation
Juanita Howland-Greene was appointed to Orange school district’s math supervisor. Howland-Greene was the district’s math coach in 2025.
Orange Public Schools
Registration is open for South Mountain Film Academy’s fall classes. Youth can attend classes on editing, storytelling, and making documentaries. Located at 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood.
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South Mountain Film Academy
Pool picnic for South Orange seniors ages 55+ planned on Sep. 8. It is from 12-3 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. There will be food, music, and bingo. Fee is $10 for South Orange recreation members.
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South Orange Village
Registration is open for South Orange recreation’s fall programs. Offerings include arts and crafts, fitness, and STEM, among others.
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South Orange Village
PayMore, an electronics store, recently opened in West Orange. It is located at 495 Prospect Ave. It is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays until 4 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
