The Jersey Bee

06/25/2026

Newark residents ages 16-34 can apply to Ironbound Community Corporation's Community-Based Violence Intervention training program. It connects participants to resources, emergency funding, workforce development programs, supportive services, and more. Applications are available online.

From Ironbound Community Corporation.

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06/24/2026

Free vehicle inspections planned with N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission on Jul. 1 in Bloomfield. The station will be available at the parking at Broughton Avenue and Chapel Street between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

From Bloomfield Police Department.

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06/23/2026

Businesses in Belleville affected by the warehouse fire in May can apply for low-interest disaster loans. The Economic Injury Disaster Loans are issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. People can learn how to apply online.

From Belleville-Nutley Patch.

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06/22/2026

Bone health presentation planned with Bloomfield health on Jun. 29. It is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oakeside Cultural Center.

From Bloomfield Township.

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06/18/2026

East Orange's "Housing and Homeownership Summit" is planned on Jun. 27. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. There will be information about up to $100,000 in down payment assistance, rental assistance programs, tenant rights, and more. Food and refreshments provided. Registration is required. Free admission.

From East Orange City.

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06/17/2026

"Feeding Change, Building Food Security" planned at NJPAC on Jun. 22 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss food access in N.J. Attendees are encouraged to bring a shelf-stable item for a food drive. Registration is required. Free admission.

From New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

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06/16/2026

"Youth Cultural Storytelling Workshop" planned at Irvington library on Jun. 22. It is from 3-5 p.m. Registration is not required.

From Irvington Public Library.

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06/15/2026

"Songs of Resilience: Benefit Concert for Immigrant Aid and Defense" planned with Protestra on Jun. 20 in Maplewood. It is from 7-9 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church. Proceeds will benefit detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark. Tickets are available online for purhcase.

From Protestra.

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06/12/2026

The Jersey Bee updated our style guide this week to include the term “concentration camp,” using it to describe Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark where nearly 300 detainees are alleging inhumane conditions and violations of their legal rights.

We’re publishing this blog post to explain our decision to refer to Delaney Hall as a “concentration camp” and clarify the term’s meaning.

The term describes facilities where targeted groups are held without due process under inhumane conditions.

06/11/2026

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to offer free vehicle inspections in South Orange on Jun. 18. The station will be located at Waterlands Park between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments not required. First-come, first-served basis.

From South Orange Police Department.

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