Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Orange public school students are eligible to receive free dental exams and x-rays through the Orange Dental Center. Services are available at the Center, 325 Central Ave. Appointments are accepted online.
Orange Public Schools
AAPI heritage celebration and potluck planned with South Orange recreation on May 17. It is from 1-4 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. People bringing a dish can sign up online. Free admission.
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South Orange Village
Belleville public schools is hiring a pre-K teacher. Application is available online until May 14.
Belleville Public Schools
Public speaking workshop planned with Islamic Alliance of NJ on May 6 in Bloomfield. It is from 7-8 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civc Center. Attendees will learn how to minimize nerves, improve delivery, and speak with confidence. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Bloomfield Township
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
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
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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Out Montclair
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
The Brookdale, a bar and restaurant in Bloomfield, recently closed. It opened in 2020 and was located at 1099 Broad St. Its owners will continue to operate Ladyfingers Bakery and Bar, located at 1109 Broad St.
Montclair Girl
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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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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