Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bloomfield Honors Local Family, 'Selfless' Resident With Awards (patch.com) — Bloomfield has recognized the Tice Family and resident Daniel Bitecola III with its 2026 community service awards for years of volunteer work in youth sports, civic groups, and local charities. Their efforts include the long-running Santa Night tradition, which gathers toys for the Bloomfield Police Youth Aid Division and brings neighbors together. The honors were presented during the town's rescheduled Independence Day Celebration at Foley Field.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
AS WE APPROACH THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY of 9/11 ( PATRIOT DAY) I CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON MY MESSAGE OF HOPE AND THE GOODNESS OF HUMANITY. Hard to believe 25 years have passed since a perfect blue sky morning turned into the blackest of nights. Since then I have learned to live in… (Nextdoor Bloomfield Proper)
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Clifton. Apply here.
Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in West Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Ridge
Field hockey: Results recaps and photos for Tuesday, Sept. 8 (nj.com)
Montclair
Islamic Center Closes on $2 Million Purchase of Montclair Church (montclairlocal.news)
A Wonderful Time: New Gift Shop + Art Gallery to Open in Montclair (themontclairgirl.com)
Verona
Women's Wellness Space Seeks Zoning Approval In Verona (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!