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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Mar. 18, 2026.
West Orange Daily Buzz: Mar. 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Mar. 18, 2026.
There will be no on-site parking or tailgating at MetLife Stadium during FIFA World Cup
March 18, 2026
From News12 New Jersey.
People can learn about birth and reproductive justice Mar. 25 in Irvington
March 18, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
Expectant parents can tour Mountainside Medical Center’s birthing center Mar. 26
March 18, 2026
From Mountainside Medical Center.
Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Mar. 17, 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
There will be no on-site parking or tailgating at MetLife Stadium during FIFA World Cup
March 18, 2026
From News12 New Jersey.
Garden State Art Weekend seeks participants for 2026 showcase
March 17, 2026
From Garden State Art Weekend.
NJ Transit resumes regular rail schedules after Portal North Bridge construction
March 16, 2026
From Gothamist.
PMCHNJ to host internet safety webinar Mar. 19
March 12, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern 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
Newark recreation hiring lifeguards, recreation aides for summer 2026
March 18, 2026
From Newark City.
Applications to Newark Alliance’s FIFA micro-grant program due Apr. 1
March 18, 2026
From Newark Alliance.
Registration open for East Orange’s 2026 Opioid Awareness 5K
March 18, 2026
From East Orange City.
Expectant parents can tour Mountainside Medical Center’s birthing center Mar. 26
March 18, 2026
From Mountainside Medical Center.
Urban League of Essex plans two part homebuyer workshops Mar. 24 and 25
March 17, 2026
From Urban League of Essex County.
Rep. LaMonica McIver to offer casework assistance and resources in West Orange Mar. 24
March 17, 2026
From Rep. LaMonica McIver.

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