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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jan. 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Jan. 29, 2026.
West Orange Daily Buzz: Jan. 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Jan. 29, 2026.
ACLU-NJ urges lawmakers, Gov. Mikie Sherrill to pass laws increasing immigrant protections
January 29, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
RWJ Barnabas to offer free cardiac screenings for athletes ages 14-18 Feb. 7
January 29, 2026
From RWJ Barnabas Health.
Bloomfield library to offer free tax preparation services with IRS-certified volunteers Feb. 5
January 29, 2026
From Bloomfield Public Library.
Weequahic High School hiring football head coach
January 29, 2026
From Weequahic High School.
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
ACLU-NJ urges lawmakers, Gov. Mikie Sherrill to pass laws increasing immigrant protections
January 29, 2026
From NJ Spotlight News.
N.J. law expands worker eligibility for family leave benefits
January 28, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Eligible N.J. residents can apply to be election poll worker ahead of special primary
January 27, 2026
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
National Weather Service issued cold weather advisory for N.J. through Jan. 28
January 26, 2026
From National Weather Service.
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
RWJ Barnabas to offer free cardiac screenings for athletes ages 14-18 Feb. 7
January 29, 2026
From RWJ Barnabas Health.
Bloomfield library to offer free tax preparation services with IRS-certified volunteers Feb. 5
January 29, 2026
From Bloomfield Public Library.
Greater Essex Counseling Services plans wellness session for parents, caregivers Feb. 5 in Orange
January 29, 2026
From City of Orange Township.
Weequahic High School hiring football head coach
January 29, 2026
From Weequahic High School.
Mountainside Medical Center to offer free dental care for eligible children Feb. 6
January 29, 2026
From Montclair Local.
Toni’s Kitchen received $40K grant to expand food access in West Orange
January 29, 2026
From West Orange Patch.

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