Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Dec. 18, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Newark residents can learn about employment assistance through NewarkWORKS Mobile Outreach, scheduled for Dec. 22-24. It is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include information about career support, hiring resources, and vocational training. Outreach events are happening at Springfield Avenue and Hayes Street on Dec. 22, 360 Springfield Ave. on Dec. 23, and 515 Elizabeth Ave. on Dec. 24.
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Newark residents can receive a free coat on Dec. 23. St. James Health is giving away free coats from 2-4 p.m. at East Side High School’s cafeteria. Residents must register online and bring valid ID.
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St. James Health Newark
“Caribbean Winter Vybz” planned at Newark Winter Village on Dec. 26. It is from 3-6 p.m. at Mulberry Street between Lafayette Street and Edison Place. There will be live music, photo opportunities, and a cultural igloo installation. Free admission.
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The Newark Times
United States Environmental Protection Agency is conducting its fourth five-year review of the Radium Superfund site in Orange, according to a notice from the EPA. It will evaluate the groundwater cleanup plan that the EPA selected in 2006 by inspecting the site and monitoring for uranium and radium. EPA will provide a summary of its review activities and evaluation in a five-year review report, which will be available in January 2026.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“Holiday Lights Spectacular” planned at Turtle Back Zoo through Jan. 3 in West Orange. The zoo will be illuminated and there will be more than 50 winter- and holiday-themed characters. The event is free and from 5-9 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food, used winter coats, and new toys are suggested. It is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
Turtle Back Zoo
“S’mores n’ More” trail for families planned at Essex County Environmental Center on Dec. 27 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Programing will focus on fire building and fire safety skills. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County parks seeks feedback on ways to improve ballfields and picnic areas at Grover Cleveland Park in Essex Fells. Feedback accepted through an online survey.
Essex County Parks
Milkweed seed planting planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Jan. 10 in Roseland. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a production site with Paramount Skydance. The production space is estimated at 58 acres, and Paramount will lease six acres. That will include 23 soundstages, postproduction suits, and offices. The N.J. Economic Development Authority also designated Paramount a studio partner under the state’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program. That makes Paramount eligible for a 40% base tax credit for production expenses on N.J. film and television projects. It is expected to open in 2028.
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