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LOCAL NEWS
MAAHF accepting applications for 2026 parade participation
May 5, 2026
From Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF).
Essex County Daily Buzz: May. 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for May. 4, 2026.
East Orange Daily Buzz: May. 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
News, events, and civic info for East Orange for May. 4, 2026.
East Orange to host check presentation ceremony with Rep. LaMonica McIver on May 7
May 4, 2026
From East Orange City.
Studio Envie to host home renovation event May 7 in South Orange
May 4, 2026
From South Orange Downtown.
AAPI heritage month panel discussion and film screening at NJPAC May 11 in Newark
May 4, 2026
From New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
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
NJCA to host first-time homebuyer webinar with Citi Bank May 5
May 1, 2026
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
N.J. published online budget transparency portal
April 30, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Sen. Andy Kim’s office hiring a casework manager
April 29, 2026
From Senator Andy Kim.
Nutley Family Service Bureau offers telehealth therapy
April 29, 2026
From Nutley Family Service Bureau.
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
Studio Envie to host home renovation event May 7 in South Orange
May 4, 2026
From South Orange Downtown.
Somerset County 4-H Center to host 4-H Agriculture Career Night May 13 in Bridgewater
May 4, 2026
From New Jersey 4-H – Rutgers University.
NJCA to host first-time homebuyer webinar with Citi Bank May 5
May 1, 2026
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
Drop-in ESL class at West Orange library May 9
May 1, 2026
From West Orange Public Library.
Weequahic High School’s pantry is open May 8
May 1, 2026
From Weequahic High School.
Isaiah House is hiring a director of development
May 1, 2026
From Isaiah House.

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