Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 2, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Application assistance session for utility programs planned with Urban League of Essex County on Apr. 7 in Newark. Local agency representatives will provide assistance like Universal Service Fund, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and more. It is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Congregational Baptist Church. Registration not required.
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Urban League of Essex County
Youth and adults ages 10-25 can register for Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools’ 2026 Youth Food Summit, scheduled for Apr. 8. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince St. in Newark. There will be youth-led discussions and workshops around Newark’s food system. Registration required by Apr. 5.
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Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools
Newark seeks volunteers for its community cleanup event, scheduled for Apr. 18. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 244 S 12th St. Volunteers will earn community service hours. Registration is required online by Apr. 9.
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Newark City
People can consult Ironbound Community Corporation’s financial coach for free. Consultations include creating a financial plan, ways to improve credit and reduce debt, and prepare for homeownership. To schedule a consultation, call 973-465-0555 x214, email, ipadilla@ironboundcc.org, or text your full name and “Financial Coach” to 973-346-7050.
Ironbound Community Corporation
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on Apr. 10 in Verona. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 600 Bloomfield Ave., to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
Seton Hall’s 2026 Conference on Women and Gender is scheduled for Apr. 10 in South Orange. It is form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will explore various intersections of women and gender studies. Registration closes Apr. 7.
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Seton Hall University
Stage production of “True West” planned at Nutley Little Theater from Apr. 10-25. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Nutley Little Theater
Stage production of “The Elementary Spacetime Show” planned at Montclair State University on Apr. 11-18. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University
“Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip” planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Apr. 9 in Roseland. Participants will hike one mile from 5-7 p.m. to explore historic dinosaur tracks. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County seniors ages 60+ can participate in the county’s 2026 Legacies Writing Contest. Entries must be an original story about a person or life-altering event. Submissions are accepted until Apr. 20. Guidelines are available online.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
REGIONAL NEWS
“Small Landlord Educational Webinar” planned with NJ Citizen Action on Apr. 6. It begins at 5:30 p.m. It will discuss landlord responsibilities and Fair Housing rules. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
