Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 29, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Orange public schools plans Kindergarten orientation for families starting May 1. Orientation dates are scheduled through May 10 for mornings and afternoons. A complete list of dates and times for each elementary school is available online. Add to 📅.
Orange Public Schools
Orange recreation is accepting youth soccer clinic enrollment for ages 4-12 starting May 1. Participants will be introduced to soccer basics on weekdays from 5-8 p.m. at Upper Central Baseball Field. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
City of Orange Township Parks and Recreation
Orange public schools is accepting 2024 summer programming enrollment. Programs begin early July and include school clubs and learning opportunities, as well as an extended school year option for students with IEPs. A complete list of program options available online.
Orange Public Schools
There will be a public funeral viewing for Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. on May 1 in Newark. Public viewing is from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Essex County Historic Courthouse. A funeral service is scheduled for May 2.
Essex News Daily
Make The Road N.J. plans “Job Bridge: Fight For a Safety Net For All” demonstration on May 1 in Newark. It begins at 11 a.m. at Military Park. The demonstration is for improved state unemployment benefits and resources, including insurance. Add to 📅.
Make The Road NJ
CASA Essex County, a social service for local youth, to host virtual information sessions starting May 1. The May 1 session begins at 11 a.m. There will be sessions throughout the month scheduled for mornings, afternoons, and evenings. A complete list available online. Sessions will discuss the work that CASA Essex County does. Registration by email required. Add to 📅.
CASA Essex County
Newark Pride is accepting volunteer applications through Jun. 28. Volunteers will help assist during Newark 2024 Pride Week activities and festival. Applications available online. Add to 📅.
Newark Pride Inc.
Branch Brook Park Alliance plans free wellness programming starting May 29 in Newark. There will be yoga on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. through September. Summer programs include Zumba and soul line dancing. Registration required. Add to 📅.
Branch Brook Park Alliance
Regional news
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a preliminary injunction barring the use of the county line in June’s Democratic primaries, which was enacted following a ruling that the ballot design is unconstitutional. The ruling, described by attorneys as “monumental,” maintains the order that county clerks must print office-block ballots, grouping candidates by the office they seek rather than by party endorsement. Local advocates hailed this as a significant win for more fair elections in N.J. and against the county line practice, which favors party-backed candidates and discourages potential opponents.
New Jersey Monitor
