Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Mar. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Easter egg hunt planned on Apr. 4 in Newark. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Branch Brook Park. Rain date is Apr. 11.
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BRICK Networks broke ground on South Ward Wellness Center in Newark, slated to open in April 2027. The center will provide health care, maternal services, food access, and youth programming. There will also be a community room for gatherings and workshops, pharmacy, classrooms, and more.
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“Food Farmacy” run by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center will open in Newark at 110 William St. It will have fresh produce, refrigerated food items, and shelf-stable foods for Newark residents. There will also be nutrition counseling and community health workers and SNAP navigators to help people access additional resources. Opening date is not yet announced.
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Irvington was awarded $15,000 in federal funds from the Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants. Funds will support Turning Point Community Services’ administration costs.
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People can register for Montclair library’s Adult School spring 2026 courses. Offerings include arts and crafts, books and theater, career development, and more. Registration is available online.
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Youth in grades 4-12 can attend Montclair Film’s summer classes. Offerings include filmmaking, comedy writing, acting, improv, and more. Registration is available online.
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REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring people to pose as renters or buyers as part of an investigation into housing discrimination across the state. Information will be used to document real housing experiences. People can register online for a virtual training scheduled for Apr. 6 at 5:30 p.m. It is a paid position.Add to 📅.
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