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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Dec. 11, 2025
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Dec. 11, 2025.
Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Dec. 11, 2025
News, events, and civic info for Glen Ridge for Dec. 11, 2025.
Essex County to distribute food boxes and frozen turkeys Dec. 18
From Essex County.
CASA Essex County to host volunteer information session Dec. 19
From CASA Essex County.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Dec. 10, 2025
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Dec. 10, 2025.
Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Dec. 10, 2025
News, events, and civic info for Glen Ridge for Dec. 10, 2025.
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
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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.
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Common political terms and what they mean in New Jersey
Politicians and media use terms to describe policies and politics in New Jersey that aren’t universally understood. Here are some common political terms and what they mean.
FIND LOCAL AID AND RESOURCES
East Orange residents can redeem toy vouches Dec. 18
From East Orange City.
Essex County to distribute food boxes and frozen turkeys Dec. 18
From Essex County.
People with dementia can receive free respite care at participating facilities in N.J.
From Caring Senior Service of Essex County.
NJCA hiring director of fair housing
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
La Casa de Don Pedro offers heating, cooling repairs through its weatherization program
From La Casa De Don Pedro.
Newark Housing Authority’s rental assistance program accepting applications through Dec. 31
From Newark Housing Authority.

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