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Also on today's calendar: A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Violent Crime In Nutley, Belleville Remains Under National Average: FBI (patch.com) — Belleville residents can see that their town reported 94 violent crimes last year, translating to a rate of 241 per 100,000 people, slightly down from the previous year and still below national levels. The article compares Belleville's long-term crime trends with neighboring Nutley, statewide New Jersey figures, and national data, showing how local safety has improved since the 1990s.
• The Real Process Behind Laser Hair and Tattoo Removal (northiowatoday.com) — If you're in Belleville and considering laser hair or tattoo removal, this guide breaks down what actually happens to your skin and why multiple sessions are needed. It explains how skin tone, hair type, and tattoo colors affect results, plus how to prep and care for your skin so treatments feel safer and more predictable.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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