Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Belleville Man Fends Off Armed Robber Outside His Home, Police Say (patch.com) — Belleville neighbors are being urged to stay alert after a resident on Cedar Hill Avenue fought off an armed robber who demanded his jewelry early Saturday morning. The victim was unharmed, and police are still searching for the thin, masked suspect who fled in a black sedan and reportedly spoke Spanish during the attempted robbery.
• Belleville First Responders Train For 'Active Shooter' Situation At High School (patch.com) — Belleville residents can take note that local police, firefighters, and school officials recently ran intensive, hands-on active shooter training at Belleville High School to sharpen their coordination in a crisis. Led by district safety leaders and Belleville Police, the exercises simulated real-time emergencies so first responders and school staff can react quickly together if they're ever needed, all with the shared goal of keeping Belleville's schools and community safe.
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🗞 Nearby News
Nutley
Setting The Record Straight with Nutley Public School's Mobile Phone Ban (tapinto.net)
Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now for Nutley High School PTO's First Ever Tricky Tray (tapinto.net)
Violante's Lunch Specials in Nutley, NJ This Week August 25 to 28 (tapinto.net)
Montclair
A New Tavern Coming to Montclair — Plus More Restaurant Openings and Closings (montclairlocal.news)
Newark
'24 Hours Of Peace' Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup (patch.com)
United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe (patch.com)
Ok Belleville! 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
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