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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Mar. 17, 2026.
West Orange Daily Buzz: Mar. 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Mar. 17, 2026.
Urban League of Essex plans two part homebuyer workshops Mar. 24 and 25
March 17, 2026
From Urban League of Essex County.
South orange police department is hiring school crossing guards
March 17, 2026
From South Orange Police Department.
Rep. LaMonica McIver to offer casework assistance and resources in West Orange Mar. 24
March 17, 2026
From Rep. LaMonica McIver.
Registration open for 2026 Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race
March 17, 2026
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
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.
More than 1K people protest sale of warehouse for ICE facility in Roxbury
March 11, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
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
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.
Montclair library plans “Period Party” for youth Mar. 22
March 17, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ plans free book fair Mar. 24
March 17, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
“Navigating College Admissions Successfully” webinar Mar. 25
March 17, 2026
From Maplewood Public Library.
Free glucose screenings at Bloomfield Public Library Mar. 25.
March 17, 2026
From Mountainside Medical Center.

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