Follow local news and events in Newark with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 16, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“Planning for Higher Education” financial literacy workshop planned by Ironbound Community Corporation on Oct. 22 in Newark. It begins at 6 p.m. at 317 Elm St. PNC Bank will co-lead the workshop.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Free flu shots for children ages 3 and younger planned by Ironbound Community Corporation on Oct. 23 in Newark. Flu shots are available from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 29-31 Cortland St. Proof of residency and valid ID required.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
Public benefits workshop planned by Newark library on Oct. 23 in the Main Branch. The workshop will run from 2-3:30 p.m. The Government Benefits Unit of Essex-Newark Legal Services will lead the workshop and discuss public benefits, eligibility, and the application process.
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Newark Public Library
Free Halloween crafting session for children planned by Newark library on Oct. 23 in the Vailsburg Branch. It is from 3-5 p.m. Registration is required in-person. Adults must accompany children.
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Newark Public Library
Free community health screenings planned by Newark library on Oct. 23 in the Springfield Branch. Basic health screenings are from 5-7 p.m. There will also be resources for health education.
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Newark Public Library
La Casa de Don Pedro seeks volunteers to support its outreach and event coordination. Volunteers receive Visa gift cards for their time. Applications accepted online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
“Kids Dance Marathon” fundraiser planned by Isaiah House on Oct. 26 in Maplewood. The event is from 2-4 p.m. at Morrow Church. There will be performances, arts and crafts, costume contests, and trick or treating. Funds will support Isaiah House, an East Orange-based nonprofit that provides resources to unhoused people in Essex County.
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Isaiah House
Singer and former East Orange resident Cissy Houston, 91, died on Oct. 7. Houston was born in Newark and led a 70-year career in entertainment and music. She co-founded the R&B group The Sweet Inspirations and sang backup for Roy Hamilton, Dionne Warwick, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan.
East Orange City
Free, virtual information session discussing Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income planned by Arc of Essex County on Oct. 21. Director of Health Advocacy Connor Griffin will lead the session from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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The Arc of Essex County
Community organizations can apply for a grant from the N.J. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission by Oct. 21. Applicants must be registered in NJStart or submit a completed NJ Non-procurement W9. Grants are up to $1,000 for local programs, $2,500 for regional programs, and up to $5,000 for state programs. Applications and guidelines are available online.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
“S’mores n’More Night Hike” for families planned by Essex County Environmental Center on Oct. 25 in Roseland. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Programing will focus on fire building and fire safety skills. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Environmental Center
REGIONAL NEWS
A New Jersey Monitor investigation found that political connections of local news owners in N.J. have risen in recent years with limited transparency, contributing to a growing distrust of media. It showed that TAPinto franchises its local news sites to politically connected people, including Bloomfield Fire Chief Louis Venezia and Deputy Chief Joe Coletta, who own and edit TAPinto Bloomfield. Venezia’s brother Michael became a state assemblyman in 2024 after a decade as Bloomfield’s mayor. Newark’s TAPinto franchise is co-published by Bruno Tedeschi, who also chairs the Westfield Democratic Committee. TAPinto founder Michael Shapiro said franchisee applicants undergo an interview process to confirm they have no political agenda.
New Jersey Monitor
Essex County residents can learn about available utility assistance programs on Oct. 21 in Newark at Essex County’s “Utility Assistance Day.” The free community event is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Attendees will be connected to programs that can lower their utility costs. Free parking is available. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Middle and high school students in N.J. can apply to 2024 Congressional App Challenge by Oct. 24. Students can submit their designs of their own software applications to enter the contest. Winning applications are featured in the Capitol Building, winners are selected by congressional district. Submission guidelines are available online. Add to 📅.
Congressional App Challenge
