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LOCAL NEWS
In-person early voting for the 2026 11th congressional district special general election is Apr. 6-14
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
NJCA to host first-time homebuyer webinar with Valley Bank Apr. 7
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
Essex County Environmental Center plans volunteer information session on Apr. 13
From Essex County Environmental Center.
NJ Consortium for Immigrant Children’s immigrant youth advocate program application deadline is Apr. 24
From New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 2, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Apr. 2, 2026.
Orange Daily Buzz: Apr. 2, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Orange for Apr. 2, 2026.
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.
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
Bloomfield residents can attend bicycle repair workshop Apr. 11
From Bloomfield Public Library.
NJCA to host first-time homebuyer webinar with Valley Bank Apr. 7
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
West Orange residents can shred paper for free Apr. 12
From West Orange Township.
Nutley plans free rabies vaccination clinic for pets Apr. 13
From Nutley Township.
Urban League of Essex County plans application assistance session Apr. 7
From Urban League of Essex County.
NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood plans talk on maternal health Apr. 6
From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP.

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