Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 5, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
High school seniors in Bloomfield, Belleville, and Glen Ridge are eligible for three scholarship awards from the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Students must submit a 500-word essay, demonstrate financial need, show intent to pursue a business-focused career, and participate in extracurricular or community activities. Applications must be submitted by Mar. 29. Add to 📅.
Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce
African American Chamber of Commerce to host a webinar series on the “Pathway to Homeownership” starting Feb. 7. The webinar is in partnership with N.J. Home and Mortgage Finance Agency, and is held monthly at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about available programs, receive one-on-one assistance, and ask questions during a Q&A. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Essex County Teen Arts Festival seeks visual art submissions by that fit the theme “break the mold” Feb. 9. Students age 13-19 can submit either 2D or 3D works of art to the festival. The festival will be held on Mar. 23 at
Essex County Payne School of Technology in Newark. Add to 📅.
Essex County Parks
Essex County College student development and counseling plans “Transfer Day” events for gradates and alumni starting on Feb. 6 in Newark. University representatives will be available for information sessions and application assistance for Montclair, Rutgers, and Kean. Add to 📅.
Essex County College
Lakeland Bank and N.J. Citizen Action to host a free, virtual “First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” on Feb. 6. The event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will provide information on the home buying process, affordable mortgage programs, fair housing, and avoiding predatory lending. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
Regional news
New Jersey is expanding the eligibility criteria for students to receive free school breakfast and lunch, potentially reaching an additional 60,000 children. Under newly-signed legislation, both public and private schools participating in federal meal programs must provide government-sponsored meals to families earning up to $67,200 per year, starting in the 2024-25 academic year. This is a marked increase from the current limit of $59,700 and includes private school students for the first time.
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