Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 26, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Newark city officials will send notices to water utility customers warning of a problem in their lead service line replacement program, where some lines were only partially replaced instead of fully, as required by New Jersey law. This discovery prompted an investigation into the extent of the issue. Despite this, officials reassure that the water remains safe to drink due to ongoing corrosion control measures. The city and state are auditing replacements citywide, promising transparency in their findings, although they haven’t disclosed the third party responsible for the incomplete work. The issue was brought to public attention after being inadvertently mentioned during a council meeting streamed on YouTube.
NJ Spotlight News
Newark public schools to host a Black History Month event on Feb. 28. The event, scheduled from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Dr. Marion A. Bolden Student Center, and will celebrate families and staff. There will be book giveaways and raffles. Add to 📅.
Newark United
Irvington Chamber of Commerce plans a “Healthy Leaders Build Healthy Businesses” meeting on Feb. 28. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Alliance Rehab Center, 155 40th St. in Irvington. It will feature keynote speaker Theresa Pardalis discussing the intersection of health and entrepreneurship. Add to 📅.
Irvington Chamber of Commerce
Turtle Back Zoo to host “Behind the Scenes Tours: Island Giants” for families with children ages 6+ starting on Mar. 3 in West Orange. The event runs each Sunday in March at 2 p.m. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Turtle Back Zoo
Rutgers plans “Step It Up: Ways to Be More Physically Active” free webinar starting Feb. 28. Sessions are Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Experts in the school’s health services department will lead a presentation on the benefits of physical activity. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Rutgers University
Regional news
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka recently announced his intention to run for governor in 2025. Baraka, who was elected South Ward councilman in 2010 and won the mayoral election in 2014, aims to become N.J.’s first Black governor. Several other Democratic candidates, include Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney, along with Republican state Sen. Jon Bramnick have also announced their gubernatorial bids.
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