Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Mar. 10, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Social Security and Retirement Income Planning” workshop planned at Newark library on Mar. 17 in the Main Branch. It is from 2-3 p.m. Free admission. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
The Station, a cannabis dispensary, recently opened in Newark at 201 Wright St. It is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays until 9 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The City of Newark Blog
Jaquan T. McGiver, a Newark housing inspector, was charged with second-degree theft by extortion, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. McGiver allegedly attempted to obtain $1,500 from a Newark homeowner on Sep. 23, 2025 in exchange for dismissing fines related to property violations. Residents are encouraged to report any related information to the prosecutor’s office’s tip line at 877-847-7432.
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New Jersey Empowerment Awards is scheduled for Mar. 25 at the Newark Museum of Art. Hosted by the N.J. Black Empowerment Coalition. It begins at 6 p.m. and will honor Adenah Bayoh, Charles Boyer, Antoinette Miles, Marcia Hicks, Benjie Wimberly, and Sharonda Allen. Keynote speaker is Charles Coleman Jr. Tickets are $135 and available online for purchase. The Jersey Bee is a media sponsor of this event.
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New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition
DIY slime session for families planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 17 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Organizations and vendors can register to participate in Montclair African American Heritage Foundation’s annual Juneteenth parade, scheduled for Jun. 6. Applications are available online.
Montclair African American Heritage Foundation (MAAH)
MEND seeks donations of diapers and baby wipes. Items can be dropped off at 50 S. Center St. in Orange or purchased online through the organization’s Amazon Wishlist.
MEND
Maplewood library is hiring a part-time library assistant. Interested applicants must email their resume and cover letter to Sigfredo Montijo at sigfredo.montijo@maplewood.bccls.org by Mar. 23.
Maplewood Public Library
Essex County’s 2026 Cherry Blossom 10K Run is scheduled for Apr. 12 in Newark. It begins at 8 a.m. at Branch Brook Park. Participants must register online to sign up. Registration is $45.
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Branch Brook Park Alliance
REGIONAL NEWS
People can attend a virtual training on Mar. 17 discussing constitutional rights while interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Led by Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema. It begins at 6:30 p.m. There will also be information about ways to identify valid warrants and ways to create a family preparedness plan. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.
Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema
Pride Action Fund recently launched to build power and provide resources for LGBTQ+ communities across N.J. It acts as the sister organization of the Hudson Pride Center, based in Hudson County. Pride Action Fund will focus on legislative advocacy, grassroots power, and electing mission-aligned candidates. People can learn more about the organization on their website, prideactionfund.org.
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