The Jersey Bee

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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06/09/2026

North Jersey Pride Festival is scheduled for Jun. 14 in Maplewood. It is from 12-6 p.m. at Memorial Park. There will be live music, more than 100 vendors, food, and more. Free admission.

From North Jersey Pride Festival.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Jun 9, 2026 at jerseybee.org/news.

06/08/2026

Grand opening of Newark library's N.J. Hispanic Research and Information Center is scheduled on Jun. 13 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center includes more than 75 archival collections of the state's Latine communities.

From Newark Public Library.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Jun 8, 2026 at jerseybee.org/news.

06/04/2026

Free 10-week citizenship exam preparation course planned with Newark library starting Jun. 13 at the Main Branch. It meets weekly through Aug. 22. Registration is available online. Library card not required.

From Newark Public Library.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Jun 4, 2026 at jerseybee.org/news.

06/04/2026

Juneteenth community festival and food distribution planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Jun. 13 in Irvington. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. There will be food, resources, haircuts, giveaways, and more. Free admission. Rain date is Jun. 27.

From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Jun 3, 2026 at jerseybee.org/news.

06/02/2026

South Orange seniors can use the village's free shuttle service program this summer, set to begin Jun. 9. It will bring seniors to different destinations in the area on Tuesdays through August. Pick-up times are between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A route map is available online.

From The Village Green.

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06/01/2026

Backpack giveaway and resources for families planned with Essex County on Jun. 5 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 S. Clinton St. First 500 registered attendees will receive free school supplies. Registration is available online.

From Essex County.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Jun 1, 2026 at jerseybee.org/news.

06/01/2026

Join us June 2 for Segregation Today: Montclair at the Montclair Public Library to learn about segregation and reparations in Essex County and New Jersey.

With featured panelists:

Jacob Faber from Redlining Lab and NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Nicole Gray from Friends of the Howe House

Micauri Vargas from New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

Masiel Rodrigeuz-Vars from MFEE

Join The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, and NJISJ for a conversation on segregation and movements for reparations June 2 at 6:00 p.m.