Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for May 6, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Brand-building webinar planned with Newark library on May 13. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. It will discuss foundations to building a brand. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Eligible Newark artists and organizations can apply for grants through the city’s Creative Catalyst Fund by Jun. 5. It will support art and cultural projects in the city from through Jul. 1, 2027. Applications available online.
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Newark City
Newark Pride seeks performers and artists for its 2026 Pride Festival, scheduled for Jul. 13-19. Applications are due Jun. 29 and are available online.
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Newark Pride Inc.
La Casa de Don Pedro’s Family Success Center II is relocated to 39 Broadway until further notice. It was previously located at 282 First Ave.
La Casa De Don Pedro
DIY Haitian flag craft planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on May 13 in Irvington. It is from 12-1 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. There will also be a food distribution. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Mobile office hours with Rep. LaMonica McIver planned on May 11 in Irvington. McIver and her team will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Irvington Senior Center to provide casework and passport assistance, share resources, and answer questions.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver
There will be games and activities for children at Rowley Park in East Orange on May 13. Activities include soccer, line dancing, flag football, golf, tennis, double dutch, board games, and more. Available from 5-8 p.m. Free admission.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Bloomfield recreation is hiring a nurse for its 2026 summer camps. People interested must email Dmorton@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities can learn about available county services on May 13 in Cedar Grove. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. There will be information about food access, healthcare, and transportation. Free admission.
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Essex County Division of Senior Services
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order establishing a housing governing council responsible for addressing affordability. The council must provide a report with ways to increase affordable housing, including developing unused state property, identifying laws that prevent development, proposing solutions to increase housing production and stabilize costs. Recommendations must be submitted by Sep. 24. The agency is comprised of officials from the Department of Community Affairs, Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Economic Development Authority, and NJ Transit.
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