Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 24, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
The Jersey Bee’s executive editor Simon Galperin published a blog outlining how the local news organization uses journalism, education, and technology to improve public health in Essex County. The blog showcases the organization’s strategy to addresses gaps in access to essential resources, public safety, and social connection and shares its theory of change.
The Jersey Bee
SOMA Chamber of Commerce to host “Member Meet-Up” on Apr. 26 in South Orange. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Elitist Coffee, 154 Valley St. in South Orange. Coffee is free while supplies last and open to anyone interested in meeting people in business. Add to 📅.
SOMA Chamber of Commerce
South Orange library’s “Genre-fied” book club plans meeting on Apr. 27. Members will discuss magical realism books from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Add to 📅.
South Orange Public Library
New Jersey Citizen Action to host a free “Know Your Health Insurance Rights” webinar on Apr. 25. The program begins at 7 p.m. and will discuss the Medicaid redetermination process and alternate healthcare coverage options. Stipends for attendees available by request. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Newark Museum of Art plans a game night for ages 13-28 on Apr. 25. The event is from 6-9 p.m. and will include games, dancing, and prizes. Backpacks and bags are not permitted. Registration is not required. Attendees must bring student ID for entry. Add to 📅.
Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey Citizen Action plans a free, virtual “Lunch and Learn: Paid Leave for Birth Workers” on Apr. 25. The program is from 12-1:15 p.m. and will discuss the state’s paid leave cash benefit programs for doulas, midwives, nurses, and other birth workers. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival plans its opening night on Apr. 26. The festival will open with a reception at the Newark Museum of Art, a screening of “The Stroll,” and a panel discussion with director Kristen Lovell. Tickets available online for purchase. The reception is free. Add to 📅.
Newark LGBTQ Community Center
Arc of Essex County plans free “Communi-Play Communication Party” for ages 2-5 on Apr. 27 in Fairfield. The class is at 10:30 a.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. Participants will practice conversation skills, including listening, eye contact, body language, and gestures. An art and play class will follow. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Essex County College plans an open house for its West Essex Campus on Apr. 27 in West Caldwell. There will be a campus tour and information session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Regional news
New Jersey workers and businesses will be able to work for competing companies after the Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to ban noncompete agreements, a rule which upheld that employment restriction. The FTC argues these agreements limit economic mobility for workers, affecting around 30 million people or 18% of the country’s workforce. The move is expected to face legal challenges, including a lawsuit already filed by tax services firm Ryan LLC. The FTC rule won’t come into effect until 120 days after its documentation in the Federal Register.
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