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Need to Know

Bloomfield to host a virtual community meeting on race and health outcomes July 15 at 7 PM
Township of Bloomfield

Newark police to begin enforcement of N.J.’s outdoor face covering rule on July 16
Newark Patch

N.J. public transit is deemed for essential travel only as 50% capacity limit on NJ Transit, private carrier buses ends at 8 PM on July 15
NJ.com

N.J. landlords have filed more than 15k eviction cases despite moratorium, taking advantage of renters unfamiliar with protections
Gothamist

Local News

JFK Drive will be closed in both directions between Belleville and Hoover Ave for Bloomfield High School graduation
Bloomfield Pulse

Bloomfield Middle School’s 8th graders can pick up year-end materials, personal items on July 16
TAPinto Bloomfield

Six Points Pub to open July 15 in Bloomfield Center
Six Points Pub

Bloomfield Center hosting Restaurant Week social media raffle for $50 gift card to Save & Rave Consignment Shop
Bloomfield Center Alliance

Oakeside Cultural Center will continue to host food trucks through its Taste on Wheels event through August
Bloomfield Pulse

Oakeside Cultural Center hosting dinner and musical performance series beginning July 25 through August 29
Bloomfield Patch

Bloomfield officials plan conversation on race as a social construct and its implications on July 29
Township of Bloomfield

Free COVID-19 testing available in Montclair on July 15
TAPinto Nutley

West Orange schools plan to accomodate families not comfortable with in-person instruction amid pandemic
Baristanet

Nine new child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Newark Catholic Archdiocese include cleric not accused before
NorthJersey.com

Essex County staff dismantle mountain biking structures in Brookdale Park, Mills Reservation
Montclair Local

Essex County plans virtual meeting to discuss repairs to Turtle Back Zoo eagle exhibit, accepting public comment by email
Bloomfield Patch

Other News

N.J. coronavirus cases among 18- to 29-year-olds rising faster than other age groups
NJ.com

N.J. joins lawsuit to block ICE order requiring international students take in-person classes amid pandemic or face deportation
Politico New Jersey