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Simon Galperin

Simon is the founder and Executive Editor of The Jersey Bee. He is a Bloomfield resident who grew up in Bergen County and leads our editorial, engagement, product, and business development efforts.

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N.J. officials urge residents to get COVID vaccine boosters to lessen holiday season transmission as CDC expands eligibility to those age 18+ who received Pfizer, Moderna shots at least six months ago

From NJ Spotlight News

Montclair Chanukah Fest to feature hip hop artist Nassim Black Nov. 29 at Wellmont Arts Plaza, menorah lighting, food truck, prizes for kids

From Montclair Chanukah Fest & Grand Menorah Lighting

Bloomfield Center to host holiday scavenger hunt event Dec. 11, featuring ice carving, warm drinks, music

From Bloomfield Center Alliance

Bloomfield holiday tree, Menorah, Kinara lighting will be at town hall Nov. 29, featuring entertainment, Santa appearance, drop-box for donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products

From Bloomfield Pulse

Moonlight Cinema in Newark to host “Dasher’s Lightshow” drive-thru Christmas light display now through Dec. 31

From Newark Moonlight Cinema

Newark’s downtown holiday tree lighting will be Nov. 26, feature live performances, ugly sweater contest, activities for kids

From Newark Downtown District

Turtle Back Zoo’s free Holiday Lights exhibit returns this year Nov. 19 to Dec. 31 following last year’s cancellation, accepting donations of non-perishable food, toys, new or used coats

From Turtle Back Zoo

Montclair Early Music group to host medieval France Christmas event at St. Luke’s Dec. 4, featuring a live music, singing, market

From Montclair Early Music

Essex County’s historic holiday house tours will feature Bloomfield’s Van Tassel funeral home, houses in Montclair, Newark, Nutley Dec. 4-5

From Essex County

Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce to host holiday party Dec. 16 for current, potential members, RSVP by Dec. 6

From Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce

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