Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Jog Road at Potomac shut down—see how it could affect you

Coming up on the Boca Raton Patch calendar: The Flyers

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Wednesday September 16th Patch AM
Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Boca Raton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Jog Road at Potomac shut down—see how it could affect you
  • See which Boca Raton students just earned National Merit honors
  • Could this forming Atlantic system threaten Boca Raton later this week?

Also on today's calendar: Public Speaking For High School Students At West Boca Toastmasters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northbound Jog Road Lanes Closed at Potomac in Boca Raton After Crash (bocapost.com) — Northbound lanes of Jog Road at Potomac in Boca Raton are closed after a crash, and police are urging drivers to find alternate routes. With no estimated reopening time yet, residents who rely on this major north–south corridor should expect delays, watch for updates from Boca Raton Police, and use extra caution near the intersection.
   

2. Boca Raton Area Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (tapinto.net) — Boca Raton families can celebrate dozens of local high school seniors who have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top PSAT scorers nationwide. Students from FAU High, Spanish River, St. Andrew's, and several other area schools now move one step closer to competing for thousands of college scholarships to be awarded next spring.
   

3. HURRICANE CENTER: Tropical Depression May Form East Of Florida Later This Week (bocanewsnow.com) — Boca Raton residents are being advised to watch a developing weather system far east of Florida that could become a tropical depression later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. While formation chances are low in the next 48 hours, they rise to 40 percent over seven days as the system moves slowly westward across the subtropical Atlantic.
   

4. FAU, Bar-Ilan Ink Deal Crediting Israel Gap-Year Studies (bocanewsnow.com) — Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton has created a new pathway allowing students in Israel's XP gap-year program to transfer approved credits toward an FAU degree. Announced alongside South Florida Jewish school leaders, the deal deepens FAU's ties with Bar-Ilan University and complements the school's broader efforts to support Jewish students on campus.
   

📸 Around Boca Raton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Boca Raton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 16
  • The Flyers →
    Crazy Uncle Mike's, 6450 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton
    7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Boca Raton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Boca Raton PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi, just moved to Highland Beach area on Saturday and our dear cat ran away stressed out from the move.
    He didn't come back since. We are very worried about him. If anyone sees him please call or text 561 876 2076. His name is Muezza and he's super… (Nextdoor Boca Banyon)
  • I bought a market meal kit today at fresh market it's 20% off on Mondays.
    I bought the steak with peppercorn and came with sweet potatoes and green beans and onions. I have never made it before everything comes in the kit… (Nextdoor Concord Green)
  • Avante Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Tech PT in Boca Raton. Apply here.
  • Urban Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Anthropologie Back of House Specialist in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

Ok Boca Raton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Boca Raton