Essex County Daily Buzz: May. 5, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Belleville residents age 55+ can apply for the township senior advisory board. Appointments will be made July 1 for a three year term. Applications must be submitted online by June 1.
Belleville Township

Bloomfield residents in grades K-6 can attend a comic book themed “Friday Fun Night” at the Bloomfield Civic Center May 15. This is a drop-off event that will teach participants how to create comics. Character dress up is encouraged. Registration opens on May 1.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Children ages 6-13 can attend a Lefty’s Sports Academy’s summer camp starting Jun. 29 in Bloomfield. The first session runs through Jul. 2 and the second session is from Jul. 7-10. Located at Vassar Field. Registration is available online.
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Bloomfield-Glen Ridge Little League

Bloomfield police installed a new stop sign on Liberty Street at Williamson Avenue. Drivers should make a complete stop at the sign.
Bloomfield Township

Latinos of Montclair is hosting a fundraising dinner called “Flavors of South America” on May 20 in Montclair. It is from 6-9:30 p.m. at Faubourg on 544 Bloomfield Ave. There will be three South American chefs, live Latin jazz, a sommelier, and a silent auction. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Latinos of Montclair

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 (MAAHF)

“Conversations on Race” panel planned with South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race on May 12 at Seton Hall. It is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and will discuss the history of racism and paths forward. People can register online to attend. Free admission.
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Children can attend a nurse appreciation event with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on May 12 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Attendees will make nurse kits. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Glen Ridge residents can contact their municipal clerk to discuss raffle licenses, liquor licenses, and permits. The clerk, Yenlys Flores-Bolivard, is available in-person at 825 Bloomfield Ave., by phone at 973-748-8400 ext. 222, and email at clerk@glenridgenj.org.
Glen Ridge Borough

East Orange Public Schools and Anchor Behavioral Solutions launched a new Applied Behavior Analysis clinic for children with autism. It is at the Edward T. Bowser School of Excellence. The clinic will provide ABA therapy for preschool aged students and can accommodate 30 total students at capacity.
TAPinto East Orange/Orange

Center For Family Services is hiring program coordinators in East Orange. Applications are available online.
Center for Family Services

Nutley recreation is accepting cheer clinic enrollment for students in grades 3-8 until Jun. 5. The one-day clinic is scheduled at the recreation building on Jun. 13. Participants will be introduced to cheer, chants, and basic dance moves. Admission is $30. Registration available online.
Nutley Township

Children can attend a nurse appreciation event with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on May 12 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Attendees will make nurse kits. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Author talk and writing workshop with Suresh U. Kumar planned at Newark library on May 12 at the Main Branch. The writing workshop is from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and will focus on essay-writing for college and high school students. The talk will follow at 6:30 p.m. Kumar will discuss “The Girl in Scarlet Hijab.” Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library

Cortaditos Coffee recently opened in Newark, marking its seventh location in N.J. It is located at 91 Halsey St. and open every day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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West Orange library seeks community feedback on ways to shape future programming and services. Feedback accepted in an online survey.
West Orange Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

NJ Transit will be adjusting ticket fares during World Cup tournaments this summer, with prices to MetLife Stadium increasing from $12.90 to $150 by train. The price hike is meant to offset operational costs of $48 million, according to NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri. Train tickets to MetLife Stadium will be available to purchase on May 13 and must be purchased in advance using the NJ Transit app. Tickets will not be sold at train stations or ticket vending stations. Shuttle bus tickets leaving from Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Clifton will cost $80. Tickets by train or bus are non-refundable and non-transferable. Commuters who use NJ Transit must use alternate routes on tournament days, including PATH train from 33rd Street Station or a bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
New Jersey Monitor