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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Jun. 17, 2026.
South Orange Daily Buzz: Jun. 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for South Orange for Jun. 17, 2026.
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music recently opened at Monmouth University
June 17, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
“Feeding Change, Building Food Security” planned at NJPAC Jun. 22
June 17, 2026
From New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
People can attend a town hall discussing housing and development in SOMA Jun. 24
June 17, 2026
From South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race.
Essex County Environmental Center’s Teen Trailblazer summer camp starts Jun. 29
June 17, 2026
From Essex County Environmental Center.
Weequahic High School is hiring a special education department chair
June 17, 2026
From Newark Public Schools.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Jun. 16, 2026.
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
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.
N.J. inspectors find health violations in Delaney Hall, according to report
June 11, 2026
From Gothamist.
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
Irvington library to offer free summer lunch
June 17, 2026
From Irvington Public Library.
Newark residents can participate in lead study with Newark Water Coalition and NJIT
June 17, 2026
From Newark Water Coalition.
CPAW NJ to host community cat workshop Jun. 24 in Glen Ridge
June 17, 2026
From CPAW NJ – Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ.
Weequahic High School is hiring a special education department chair
June 17, 2026
From Newark Public Schools.
CPR training planned at Montclair library Jun. 25
June 17, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Free memory assessments planned with Nutley health Jun. 25
June 17, 2026
From Nutley Township.

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