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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Sep. 17, 2026.
South Orange Daily Buzz: Sep. 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for South Orange for Sep. 17, 2026.
Maplewood library plans workshop for parents, caregivers Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From Maplewood Public Library.
Montclair Civil Rights Commission plans panel on voting rights Sep. 22
September 17, 2026
From Montclair Township.
Clean-up of 5K gallons of diesel fuel spilled from data center continues this week, NJDEP says
September 17, 2026
From Gothamist.
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children plans workplace culture webinar Sep. 23
September 17, 2026
From Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.
East Orange YMCA plans virtual parent workshop Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From East Orange YMCA.
N.J. Black Empowerment Coalition plans financial workshop Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition.
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
Clean-up of 5K gallons of diesel fuel spilled from data center continues this week, NJDEP says
September 17, 2026
From Gothamist.
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children plans workplace culture webinar Sep. 23
September 17, 2026
From Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.
N.J. joins lawsuit suing DHS over public charge policy
September 16, 2026
From New Jersey Globe.
Teen Speak NJ to host communication webinar Sep. 23
September 16, 2026
From New Jersey Department of Health.
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
Maplewood library plans workshop for parents, caregivers Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From Maplewood Public Library.
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children plans workplace culture webinar Sep. 23
September 17, 2026
From Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children.
East Orange YMCA plans virtual parent workshop Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From East Orange YMCA.
N.J. Black Empowerment Coalition plans financial workshop Sep. 24
September 17, 2026
From New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition.
West Orange SEPAC to host parent support group meeting Sep. 23
September 17, 2026
From West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council.
Bloomfield health to offer free health screenings Sep. 22
September 17, 2026
From Bloomfield Township.

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