Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Candidates running for Newark’s mayoral seat will participate in a public forum on May 4. It is from 6-8:30 p.m. at Sport Club Portuguese, 55 Prospect St. in Newark. Participants are Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Debra Salters, Douglas Davis, Jhamar Youngblood, Noble Milton, Tanisha Garner, Nasheedah Singleton, and Sheila Montague. Hosted by NAACP-Newark and Ironbound Community Corporation. Election day is May 12. Register online to attend.
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Children ages 4+ can make Mother’s Day cards on May 7 at Newark library’s Weequahic Branch. It is from 4-5 p.m. Supplies provided. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
Newark Water Coalition seeks volunteers to clean the Passaic River shoreline along Newark’s Riverfront Park on May 9. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 709 Raymond Blvd. Registration is required.
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Newark Water Coalition
Youth ages 5-14 can attend Montclair YMCA’s “Camp at the Lake” sessions this summer in West Milford. Programs include day camp, outdoor camp, and sports camp from June to August. Located at 131 Germantown Rd. Registration is required.
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YMCA of Montclair
Belleville public schools is hiring a pre-K teacher. Application is available online until May 14.
Belleville Public Schools
Montclair Film is accepting festival internship applications until Jun. 5. Interns will help with the festival’s day-to-day operations before, during, and after the event dates, scheduled for Oct. 16-25. The internship is from August to November. To apply, email resume and cover letter to production@montclairfilm.org. Stipend available after completing the internship.
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Montclair Film
Out Montclair seeks local performers for its 2026 Montclair Pride parade, scheduled Jun. 13. Performers must apply by May 15. Open to dancers, singers, artists, poets, bands, and more. The parade is from 12-8 p.m. at Lackawanna Station. Apply online.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill published an online budget transparency portal, N.J. Report Card, that outlines proposed statewide spending plans for 2027. It includes descriptions of proposed funding for programs and a breakdown of costs. In March, Sherrill presented a $60.7 billion budget proposal for 2027 with investments towards education, transportation, and property tax relief. The proposed annual budget is 4.5% higher than last year’s while the annual rate of inflation is at 2.4%, meaning that spending increases are adjusted to keep up with rising costs. The final state budget draft is due on Jun. 30.
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