West Orange Daily Buzz: Jan. 28, 2026

News, events, and civic info for West Orange for Jan. 28, 2026.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:39pm

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The Jersey Bee provides a roundup of news and events happening in West Orange, New Jersey on January 28, 2026, including a Valentine's Day-themed event at the West Orange Public Library, a stage production of 'Hamlet' at Luna Stage, a knife skills class in South Orange, scholarship opportunities from the NAACP, a job fair at ShopRite locations, an SAT prep class at the Glen Ridge Public Library, author talks at the Montclair Public Library, an event discussing politics and protest in Bad Bunny's music, and a lead remediation service offered by La Casa de Don Pedro.

Why it matters

This daily news roundup provides West Orange residents with a comprehensive overview of the local happenings, community resources, and cultural events taking place in their area, helping them stay informed and engaged with their local community.

The details

The West Orange Daily Buzz covers a variety of events and resources for residents, including a Valentine's Day-themed music and movement session for babies and caregivers at the West Orange Public Library, a stage production of 'Hamlet' at Luna Stage, a knife skills class for adults at Kitchen a la Mode in South Orange, scholarship opportunities from the NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood, a job fair at multiple ShopRite locations in Essex County, an SAT prep class at the Glen Ridge Public Library, author talks at the Montclair Public Library, a discussion on politics and protest in Bad Bunny's music, and a lead remediation service offered by La Casa de Don Pedro.

  • The Valentine's Day-themed event at the West Orange Public Library is on February 4, 2026 from 11-11:40 a.m.
  • The stage production of 'Hamlet' at Luna Stage is from February 12 to March 8, 2026, with showtimes on Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends.
  • The knife skills class at Kitchen a la Mode in South Orange is on February 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
  • The NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood scholarship applications are available online until May 1, 2026.
  • The ShopRite job fair is on January 31, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

West Orange Public Library

A public library serving the West Orange community.

Luna Stage

A theater company in West Orange that is staging a production of 'Hamlet'.

Kitchen a la Mode

A culinary school and event space located in South Orange, New Jersey.

NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood

The local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People serving the Oranges and Maplewood areas, which is offering scholarships to eligible residents.

ShopRite

A supermarket chain hosting a job fair at multiple locations in Essex County.

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The takeaway

The West Orange Daily Buzz provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse range of community events, resources, and opportunities available to residents in the local area, highlighting the vibrant and engaged nature of the West Orange community.