Follow local news and events in Glen Ridge with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Mar. 5, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Author talk with Kate Quinn planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Mar. 12. Quinn will discuss literary magic from 7-8 p.m. Registration required. Library card not required. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Children in grades K-5 can attend a LEGO robotics workshop on Mar. 14 at Lackawanna Plaza. It is from 1-2 p.m. at the RecRoom. Admission is $40. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Kinetic Minds
Improv comedy show with “Nutty By Nature” planned by N.J. School of Dramatic Arts on Mar. 14 in Montclair. It begins at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Tickets are $15.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Coffee meetup planned with Gay Social NJ on Mar. 14 in Nutley. It is from 2-4 p.m. at Sugar Tree Cafe, 358 Passaic Ave. Registration is not required.
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Gay Social NJ
People can learn about the history of N.J. agriculture at Newark library on Mar. 12 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-3 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library
Newark’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Mar. 13. It begins at 1 p.m. in front of the Prudential Center. Parade route is available online.
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Newark City
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill appointed Jeanne Hengemuhle to superintendent of N.J. State Police. Hengemuhle will replace Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz, who has been serving as interim superintendent since Jan. 1. She has worked within the state police for 26 years. The superintendent of state police appoints officers, trains members, creates ranks, and adopts rules for discipline.
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