The Jersey Bee

11/15/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 5th birthday comedy show brought to you by Brick City Comedy R***e.

It meant so much to celebrate and laugh with all of you.

The whole night was about why we do this – to connect our community, make life easier, and share good local news.

If you believe in that mission, this is the most powerful week to join us.

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Your $10/month gift becomes $360 for The Bee. But one time gifts get matched, too!

Help us reach our goal of 75 monthly supporters.

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11/14/2025

First-time home ownership workshop planned at East Orange library on Nov. 22. It is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.a

From East Orange Public Library.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 13, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/14/2025

We’re in the second week of our year-end fundraiser, and we're remembering a message we received from Alex C. in Bloomfield that says it all:

"It is not an exaggeration to say you've changed the course of my family's life. We are part of a local homeschooling co-op that has become our little community and has made all the difference to our happiness and wellbeing… It all started with one event I suggested my wife attend because I read about it in one of your emails. Being aware of what is happening locally has done so much to pull our family out of the isolation... Your work is a rare source of hope for me personally, and I am forever grateful.”

This is why we exist. Not to feed drama, but to connect neighbors to resources and, just as importantly, to each other.

If you believe local news should help people, this is the most impactful moment to join us.

THIS WEEK ONLY: Every new monthly donation will be matched 3X for the entire year by our NewsMatch partners.

Your $10/month gift becomes $360 to help us reach our goal of 75 monthly supporters.

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The Jersey Bee produces local news for communities in Essex County and New Jersey. We rely on public support to provide our public service.

11/13/2025

Workshop discussing workers’ rights planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Nov. 20 in Newark. It begins at 2 p.m. at 317 Elm St. It will discuss legal rights owed to N.J. workers, including paid sick time and the state minimum wage, and what to do if rights are violated. There will be trivia, raffles, and prizes. Register online.

From Ironbound Community Corporation.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 12, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/11/2025

"Liberation of the Mind for a Free Palestine" planned at Palestinian American Community Center on Nov. 16 in Clifton. It is from 2-9 p.m. at 388 Lakeview Ave. It will explore ways to challenge oppressive systems and transform understandings of justice, resistance, and collective liberation. There will be workshops, discussions, and cultural experiences. Open to children, adults, and families. Tickets are available online for purchase.

From Palestinian American Community Center.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 10, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/07/2025

Free college essay writing workshop for planned at East Orange library on Nov. 15. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will discuss strategies for college admissions essay-writing. Registration is not required. Limited to first 12 attendees.

From East Orange Public Library.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 6, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/06/2025

Landlord and tenant workshop planned at La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 13 in Newark. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Information will focus on tenant rights, fair housing, eviction prevention, and landlord responsibilities. Registration is required. Free admission.

From La Casa De Don Pedro.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 5, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/05/2025

Community food share planned with Mutual Oranges on Nov. 9 in Newark. The weekly food share meets Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at A Healing Sanctuary, 179 Broadway. Attendees are encouraged to bring food and take food home. Face masks are required.

From Mutual Morris.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 4, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/04/2025

Bingo and information session discussing Social Security and disability insurance planned on Nov. 10 in Belleville. It begins at 12 p.m. at the Belleville Senior Center. Register by phone.

From Belleville Township.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Nov 3, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

11/03/2025

The Jersey Bee is 5 years old!

We're kicking off our fifth annual fundraiser with laughs by Brick City Comedy R***e at the Newark Culture Club!

Join us this Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. to laugh with Chris Gethard, Jess Salomon, Alonzo Jones. Tickets are just $12.

Help keep good local news alive in Essex County. Get your tickets before they sell out at BDAY.JERSEYBEE.ORG.

Join us for a night of laughs, community, and local love as we team up with Brick City Comedy R***e to celebrate The Jersey Bee’s 5th birthday and the grand opening of Newark Culture Club.

10/30/2025

Healthcare enrollment workshop planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 7 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23 Broadway. The workshop will focus on NJ FamilyCare, a publicly funded health insurance program, that provides free health insurance to children younger than 19 regardless of immigration status. Free admission.

From La Casa De Don Pedro.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Oct 30, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.

10/29/2025

Free informational workshop discussing Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 5 in Newark. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway and will discuss what ITIN is, its benefits, and assistance to obtain it. Registration is not required.

From La Casa De Don Pedro.

Read more news for East Essex County and New Jersey from Oct 29, 2025 at jerseybee.org/news.