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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Dec. 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Dec. 18, 2025.
South Orange Daily Buzz: Dec. 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
News, events, and civic info for South Orange for Dec. 18, 2025.
New Jersey officials held groundbreaking ceremony for 1888 Studios in Bayonne
December 18, 2025
From NJ Advance Media.
South Orange-Maplewood schools district’s Parenting Center seeks monetary donations for toys
December 18, 2025
From South Orange-Maplewood Parenting Center and Rent Party.
South Orange library seeks donations of new and gently used puzzles by Jan. 5
December 18, 2025
From South Orange Public Library.
West Orange is hiring crossing guards
December 18, 2025
From West Orange Township.
EPA to review Radium Superfund site in Orange, release report in January
December 18, 2025
From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Essex County parks seeks feedback on ways to improve Grover Cleveland Park
December 18, 2025
From Essex County Parks.
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
New Jersey officials held groundbreaking ceremony for 1888 Studios in Bayonne
December 18, 2025
From NJ Advance Media.
New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway tolls to increase by 3% stating Jan. 1
December 17, 2025
From Cherry Hill Courier-Post.
Fourteen filed to run in special election to fill Sherrill’s congressional seat in 11th district
December 16, 2025
From New Jersey Globe.
Gov.-elect Sherrill selects Jennifer Davenport as N.J. attorney general
December 16, 2025
From CBS News.
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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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.
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Common political terms and what they mean in New Jersey
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May 5, 2025
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
Newark residents can learn about employment assistance Dec. 22-24
December 18, 2025
From Newark City.
Residents can request to receive free holiday toy from Bloomfield police
December 18, 2025
From Bloomfield Police Department.
Newark residents can receive free coat Dec. 23
December 18, 2025
From St. James Health Newark.
West Orange is hiring crossing guards
December 18, 2025
From West Orange Township.
Winter clothing giveaway planned at Columbia High School Dec. 21
December 17, 2025
From Columbia High School Home and School Association.
Irvington public schools is hiring for several positions
December 17, 2025
From Irvington Public Schools.

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