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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Jun. 18, 2026.
East Orange Daily Buzz: Jun. 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
News, events, and civic info for East Orange for Jun. 18, 2026.
Federal agricultural officials declared all 21 N.J. counties natural disaster areas after a mid-April freeze
June 18, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Family Support Organization of Essex County plans “Parent Café” Jun. 26
June 18, 2026
From Family Support Organization of Essex County.
People can attend panel discussing identity, healing within LGBTQ+ experiences on Jun. 25
June 18, 2026
From Out Montclair.
CASA Essex County to host volunteer information session Jun. 25
June 18, 2026
From CASA Essex County.
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
Federal agricultural officials declared all 21 N.J. counties natural disaster areas after a mid-April freeze
June 18, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music recently opened at Monmouth University
June 17, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
Recipients of WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs can use benefits through Nov. 30
June 16, 2026
From New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Revolution NJ launches “history pinned” programs across the state.
June 15, 2026
From Revolution NJ.
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
Food distribution planned with Newark police Jun. 26
June 18, 2026
From Newark Public Safety.
Family Support Organization of Essex County plans “Parent Café” Jun. 26
June 18, 2026
From Family Support Organization of Essex County.
La Casa de Don Pedro’s farmers market is Jun. 25
June 18, 2026
From La Casa De Don Pedro.
People can attend panel discussing identity, healing within LGBTQ+ experiences on Jun. 25
June 18, 2026
From Out Montclair.
Free vehicle inspections planned Jun. 26 in West Orange
June 18, 2026
From West Orange Police Department.
East Orange’s “Housing and Homeownership Summit” is Jun. 27
June 18, 2026
From East Orange City.

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