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FOOD PANTRIES OPEN THIS WEEK
Food pantries in East Essex County: Nov. 8-Nov. 14
Here are food distributions happening in East Essex County this week.
REGIONAL NEWS
Virtual roundtable discussing prescription drug costs in N.J. planned Nov. 9
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
N.J. Department of Human Services plans virtual budget listening session for 2026-27 Nov. 9
From New Jersey Department of Human Services.
PMCHNJ plans gestational diabetes webinar Nov. 9
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
Rep. LaMonica McIver requested rehearing of criminal case
From NJ Spotlight News.
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Illustration of the U.S. House chamber with lawmakers talking in small groups with a dashed, empty human silhouette on the floor showing a vacancy.
How New Jersey fills congressional vacancies
Here is the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in New Jersey.
An aerial view, hand-drawn watercolor and ink illustration of a suburban neighborhood centers on a large building labeled "CITY HALL." On the roof of the city hall is an oversized, round yellow button with the word "RECALL" in bold black letters. Surrounding the municipal building are streets, houses, trees, and small cars in sepia and green tones.
How to recall elected officials in New Jersey
Learn about the rules, timelines, and requirements for removing elected officials from office before their terms ends in New Jersey.
FIND LOCAL AID AND RESOURCES
Lackawanna Station plans parenting workshop Nov. 9
From Lackawanna Station.
Virtual roundtable discussing prescription drug costs in N.J. planned Nov. 9
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
Bloomfield library to offer free digital literacy workshop Nov. 5
From Bloomfield Public Library.
N.J. Office of the Public Defender plans expungement clinic Nov. 6 in Newark
From Newark City.
Families can request free diapers from FOCUS Family Success Center
From FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development.
Rhizome-NJ plans teach-in exploring how oppression affects mental health Nov. 6 in Newark
From Rhizome-NJ.

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