News
East Essex County news, events, and other local info from The Jersey Bee, updated daily Monday to Thursday.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APNs can deliver health care without physician oversight under new state law
April 9, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Newark voters can rank topics they want discussed during Newark City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
April 9, 2026
From Newark NAACP.
South Orange residents can share feedback on the village’s draft Community Energy Plan Apr. 16
April 9, 2026
From South Orange Village.
VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVISM
Glen Ridge Library plans personal care item donation drive in April
April 10, 2026
From Glen Ridge Public Library.
West Orange Recreations seeks volunteers for Bounce Out the Stigma basketball clinics
April 10, 2026
From West Orange Recreation Department.
Newark voters can rank topics they want discussed during Newark City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
April 9, 2026
From Newark NAACP.
South Orange residents can share feedback on the village’s draft Community Energy Plan Apr. 16
April 9, 2026
From South Orange Village.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
SOPAC to screen documentaries produced by Orange High School film students Apr. 20
April 10, 2026
From Orange Public Schools.
Eligible residents can apply for college scholarships provided by Rho Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
April 10, 2026
From Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Rho Gamma Omega Chapter.
Bloomfield recreation plans pilates class starting Apr. 16
April 9, 2026
From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department.
Open house at Essex County College’s West Essex campus planned Apr. 16
April 9, 2026
From Essex County College.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Glen Ridge Library plans personal care item donation drive in April
April 10, 2026
From Glen Ridge Public Library.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter plans pet adoption event Apr. 19
April 10, 2026
From Bloomfield Animal Shelter.
Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation Men Who Cook Fundraiser Apr. 19
April 10, 2026
From Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF).
Belleville residents can shred paper items for free Apr. 18
April 10, 2026
From Belleville Mayor Michael Melham.
SOPAC to screen documentaries produced by Orange High School film students Apr. 20
April 10, 2026
From Orange Public Schools.
West Orange Recreations seeks volunteers for Bounce Out the Stigma basketball clinics
April 10, 2026
From West Orange Recreation Department.
REGIONAL NEWS
APNs can deliver health care without physician oversight under new state law
April 9, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Advocacy groups urge state lawmakers to further develop recently signed immigrant protection laws
April 8, 2026
From ACLU of New Jersey.
PMCHNJ to host webinar on lactation support for patients with substance use disorders Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
N.J., Roxbury sue federal government over ICE’s purchase of Rt. 46 warehouse
April 7, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
