Follow local news and events in Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Orange school district plans a virtual job fair for prospective faculty members on Apr. 17. Open positions include computer science teacher, a school nurse, and media specialist among others. Registration is encouraged for an interview. Add to 📅.
Orange Public Schools
East Orange YMCA is accepting 2024 summer camp enrollment for ages 3-13. Camp runs from Jun. 24 to Aug. 23 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be field trips, weekly swim lessons, and breakfast and lunch. Register by phone or online. Financial assistance available.
East Orange YMCA
East Orange’s Arts Council is accepting vendor applications for 2024 MACFest. The event celebrates local music, art, and culture. Businesses can request an application by email.
East Orange MACFest
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Frog Pond Club” for ages 5-9 on Apr. 17 in Roseland. Children will learn more about pond habitats and inhabitants with nets, magnifiers, and microscopes from 4-5 p.m. Registration is $12.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Designing and Installing A Teaching Pollinator” class for adults on Apr. 22 in Roseland. The class is from 6:15-8:15 p.m. and will discuss ways to achieve a pollinator garden, and the relationship between native plants and personal wellness. Registration is $15. Scholarships available for Essex County Urban Aid District teachers and community leaders. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
There will be new drinking water protections against six toxic “forever chemicals” following regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency. These rules establish drinking water standards for six common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known to be environmentally persistent and hazardous to human health. The new federal standards are stricter than certain existing state standards, including in N.J. These regulations come in the wake of numerous lawsuits aimed at holding chemical companies accountable for PFAS pollution, including a recent $10.8 billion settlement from 3M to fund drinking water improvements over the next 13 years.
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