The Jersey Bee

Atlantic Federal Credit Union recently opened a branch in East Orange. It is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays until 12 p.m. at 315 S. Harrison St. It offers personal and business banking, mortgages, auto loans, ATM access, and more. From TAPinto East Orange/Orange.

From Newark Public Safety. Public meeting planned with Newark police on Jul. 15 in Newark and online. Fourth precinct substation officers will discuss quality of life issues and concerns at 6 p.m. at the New Community Recreation Center, 56 Hayes St. Add this to your calendar here. From Newark Public Safety. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.

Bloomfield residents and businesses can apply to the township’s Blooming Bloomfield Awards, which recognizes gardens, landscaping, and green spaces in the area. Registration is open online until Jul. 15. From Bloomfield Township.

Free lunch for children ages 18 and younger available at Newark library. Lunch is available at the Main Branch on weekdays from 1-3 p.m., and at other Newark library branches Tuesdays through Fridays from 1-3 p.m. Registration not required. First-come, first-served. From Newark Public Library.

From New Jersey Department of Transportation. People can share their experiences using the Freeway Drive East and Freeway Drive West in Orange and East Orange with N.J. Department of Transportation in an online survey. Responses will inform NJDOT’s study on ways to improve the corridor. From New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Jul. 16 in West Orange. Assistance is from 1-5 p.m. at the West Orange library. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. File by Nov. 2. Add this to your calendar here. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published.

“Deep Dive into the Desegregation of Montclair’s Pools” panel discussion planned with Montclair History Center on Jul. 16. It begins at 2 p.m. at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It will discuss why the pools were built, how they became accessible to all people, and their history of civil rights and desegregation. Free admission. Registration is required. Add this to your calendar here. From Montclair History Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published.

“Lead-Free Family Fun Day” planned with Essex County on Jul. 17 in Irvington. There will be county representatives sharing resources and programs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40th Street Park. Add this to your calendar here. From Essex County. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.

Nearly 30% of women in N.J. ages 18-49 did not receive the reproductive care they needed in 2024 and 2025, according to the Urban Institute’s Reproductive Health Experiences and Access Study. The study surveyed 2,800 women from N.J. and their experiences accessing pelvic exams, cervical cancer screenings, birth control, fertility assistance, menopause treatments, care for irregular periods, and services for transgender people.

Montclair High School’s “all-class” reunion is scheduled for Jul. 18 at Nishuane Park. Free admission. There will be a DJ, food vendors, and more. Add this to your calendar here. From Montclair Local. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.