Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Jan. 16, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Newark library plans “Purgatory Citizenship: Reentry, Race, and Abolition” virtual book talk with author Calvin John Smiley on Jan. 18. Smiley’s book covers more than three years of research at a Newark reentry center and the experiences of Newark locals. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Library
NESF plans free monthly community grocery giveaway for Essex County residents starting Jan. 18 in Newark. Distribution is from 9-11 a.m. at 982 Broad St. Attendees must bring photo ID and a cart. Diaper distribution is held the next day at 9 a.m. Add to 📅.
Newark Emergency Services for Families
Newark Water Coalition’s offices will be closed until Feb. 13. The organization will resume food and water distribution and announce new projects when they reopen.
Newark Water Coalition
Newark public safety plans virtual monthly meeting Jan. 17. Fourth precinct substation officers will discuss trends, safety tips, and upcoming events from 6-7 p.m. on Zoom. Add to 📅.
Newark Public Safety
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple positions in education, counseling, and administration. Applications are accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
McKinley Elementary School plans 2024 “Winter Wonderland Sneaker Ball” Jan. 17. The event is from 12:40-1:40 p.m. for students in grades 3-5, and from 1:45-2:45 p.m. for students in grades 6-8. Admission is $6 per child. Add to 📅.
McKinley Elementary School
Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School to host “Academic Intervention Workshop” for parents and guardians on Jan. 17. The workshop will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the coaches’ room. Attendees will learn when to consider additional academic support for their children. Add to 📅.
Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School
RWJ Barnabas Health plans 2024 “Managing Your Child’s Behavior” virtual workshop for parents and caregivers starting Jan. 17. The seven-part course held on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. and is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-10. Psychologist Shoshana Isenberg will cover misbehavior, sibling conflicts, parental stress and self-care during the program. Advanced registration and a $99 fee are required. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJ Barnabas Health plans a free virtual support group for pregnant people and new parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders starting Jan. 17. The meeting is led by a certified specialist who will answer questions, listen to concerns, and offer resources. Members will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Feb. 14. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
West Orange public schools is hiring substitute nurses. A N.J. registered nurse license is required. Applications are accepted online.
West Orange Public Schools
Eligible Essex County college students can apply to Ursula’s Promise Memorial Scholarship Fund for 2024-2025. Scholarship recipients can be awarded up to $1,500 and must be enrolled in Rutgers-Newark’s nursing program, Essex County College’s Newark campus, Bloomfield College or Montclair State University. Applications are accepted from Jan. 15 to May 1.
Ursula’s Promise Memorial Scholarship Fund
Regional news
Long-serving New Jersey politician Richard Codey ends his 50-year career in the Statehouse. Codey holds the record for being the longest-serving state lawmaker in N.J. and served in various capacities including Governor, State Senate President and Assemblyman.
WNYC
