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Update: Air quality alert for 5 N.J. counties until Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 4:46 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
Heat index in NJ will reach triple digits this week. See how hot it will get
A heat advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory includes Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union and Hudson counties. An extension of this advisory through Wednesday may be necessary, the weather service's...
Urban farms are a lifeline for food-insecure residents. Will New Jersey finally make them permanent?
This article is part of a partnership between The Jersey Bee and Next City exploring segregation in Essex County, New Jersey, and the solutions to building a more just and equitable county and state. In Montclair’s Third Ward is a tiny farm with big community value. In the summertime,...
NESF to host free grocery giveaway for Essex County residents Jul. 18
Free grocery giveaway for Essex County residents planned by Newark Emergency Services for Families on Jul. 18 in Newark. The giveaway begins at 9 a.m. at 982 Broad St. Photo ID is required. Shopping carts are recommended. Add this to your calendar here. From Newark Emergency Services for Families. This...
It’s Not Too Late: Join the 7th Annual 10 Days of 10Ks Challenge to Support Healthy Hunger Relief
[Maplewood, NJ] – The 7th annual 10 Days of 10Ks challenge kicked off on July 12th, and runs through July 21st. This event invites individuals of all abilities to choose their own challenge — from the number of days, to the distance — all to raise funds for MEND, an Essex County hunger relief network focused on increasing access to fresh and healthy food.
See all homes sold in Essex County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Essex County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 78 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,808-square-foot home on High Street in Bloomfield that sold for $717,000. Belleville.
Tickets available for The Arc of Essex County’s 2024 Golf Classic fundraiser
Tickets available for Arc of Essex County’s 2024 Golf Classic fundraising event scheduled for Sep. 16 in West Orange. Registration includes lunch, round of golf, awards, and beverage cart service among other features. Tickets available online for purchase. Proceeds from the event will support The Arc of Essex County’s programs.
3 people, including 2 kids, killed in N.J. house fire, authorities say
Three people, including two children, were killed in a Saturday morning house fire in Essex County, authorities confirmed. The fire broke out on Liberty Street in West Orange around 11 a.m. Saturday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Firefighters found a small fire in the kitchen and heavy smoke in the rest of the home, officials said.
Three people, including two children, killed in West Orange house fire
An unfathomable tragedy struck a quiet suburban Essex County town Saturday as three people, including two children and one adult, died in a house fire, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Around 11 a.m. firefighters responded to the blaze on Liberty Street and found the three victims unresponsive, the prosecutor's office stated....
15 News Stories You Missed This Week in Montclair + Beyond
Our team is back from summer break and the temperatures have been heating up. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: Out Montclair issues a statement in response to the bomb threat targeted at Montclair Public Library Drag Story Hour; Rutgers University is undergoing a tuition hike; and Michelin-Star Chef Missy Robbins hosted a pasta pop-up in Montclair. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending July 14th, 2024.
Essex County to offer yoga and fitness sessions Jul. 18 and 22
Free yoga and fitness sessions for adults planned by Essex County on Jul. 18 and Jul. 22 in West Orange. Yoga class is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jul. 18. A full-body HIIT workout is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Jul. 22. Classes meet weekly on the waterfront at Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex.
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