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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Apr. 16, 2026.
Belleville Daily Buzz: Apr. 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Belleville for Apr. 16, 2026.
Union County’s prosecutor’s office is investigating Apr. 11 mass shooting
April 16, 2026
From The Guardian.
La Casa de Don Pedro plans “Autism Acceptance Festival” Apr. 24
April 16, 2026
From La Casa De Don Pedro.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 15, 2026
April 15, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Apr. 15, 2026.
Belleville Daily Buzz: Apr. 15, 2026
April 15, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Belleville for Apr. 15, 2026.
FOOD PANTRIES OPEN THIS WEEK
Food pantries in East Essex County: Nov. 8-Nov. 14
November 7, 2025
Here are food distributions happening in East Essex County this week.
REGIONAL NEWS
Union County’s prosecutor’s office is investigating Apr. 11 mass shooting
April 16, 2026
From The Guardian.
N.J. sues federal administration over executive order to restrict mail-in voting
April 15, 2026
From NJ Advance Media.
NJ Bike and Walk Coalition plans webinar on e-bike law updates Apr. 23
April 15, 2026
From NJ Bike and Walk Coalition.
People living in Essex, Union, Hudson counties can attend a housing resource fair Apr. 23 in Newark
April 15, 2026
From Greater Newark Health Care Coalition.
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
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January 27, 2026
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
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December 11, 2025
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
Newark to offer food, utility application assistance Apr. 24
April 16, 2026
From Newark City.
West Orange SEPAC plans meet-and-greet webinar with director of special services Apr. 23
April 16, 2026
From West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council.
Maplewood to give away more than 200 tree saplings Apr. 25
April 16, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
La Casa de Don Pedro plans “Autism Acceptance Festival” Apr. 24
April 16, 2026
From La Casa De Don Pedro.
Maplewood’s 2026 health fair is Apr. 25
April 16, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
Nutley health to offer free depression screenings Apr. 24
April 16, 2026
From Nutley Township.

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