Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 8, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange library to host “Sensory Frenzy Playtime” for children up to age 5 on Apr. 10. There will be sensory activities from 4-5 p.m. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
West Orange library plans a teen advisory group meeting Apr. 10. High school students are encouraged to share ideas for the library and will earn volunteer hours for attending from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Add to 📅.
West Orange Public Library
West Orange, Bloomfield, East Orange, and Nutley police departments will increase enforcement of distracted driving laws in 2024 national “U Drive, U Text, U Pay” campaign lasting through Apr. 30.
TAPinto Nutley
Montclair Film is accepting 2024 Montclair Film Festival internship applications by Jun. 28. Interns will help with the festival’s day-to-day operations before, during, and after the event dates, scheduled for Oct. 18-27. Resumes and cover letters accepted by email. The internship is unpaid. Add to 📅.
Montclair Film
Arc of Essex County plans “Tumble Ninjas Class” for children ages 6-12 starting Apr. 9 in Fairfield. Participants will stretch, move, and jump through obstacle courses and build social skills from 4-5 p.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. The group will meet again on Apr. 23. Register online. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Eligible N.J. students in the 10th congressional district can submit artwork to the “Artistic Discovery Contest.” Submissions can include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photography. The winning piece will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol. Guidelines and submission form available online. Add to 📅.
Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr.
Eligible N.J. families can apply for the state’s Summer EBT program by Apr. 19. Qualifying families will receive a Summer EBT card for children to purchase $120 worth of food at participating stores. Confirm mailing address with the child’s school. Applications accepted online. Add to 📅.
Hunger Free New Jersey
Essex County Environmental Center plans a free county-wide “Earth Day Celebration” on Apr. 20 in Roseland. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature guided nature walks, live music, a rock climbing wall, and local environmental groups. Registration required by phone for walking tours. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
New Jersey is contesting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed $15 per car congestion-pricing toll for vehicles entering Manhattan’s business district in federal court. N.J. officials argue that the plan will increase traffic in local neighborhoods, exacerbate air pollution, and does not include revenue sharing plans with N.J. Transit agencies. The state’s lawyers are asking for an environmental impact assessment to be ordered. If not overturned by the court, the MTA’s congestion pricing initiative will start in June.
NJ Spotlight News
