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East Orange, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers East Orange! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Orange women can join this free beauty and wellness day
  • When will county trucks collect your East Orange leaves this fall?
  • What to expect at Kentrell Ragin’s East Orange album release night

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Covered with Compassion Returns to East Orange Hospital for 10th Annual Event (TAPinto.net) — Women in East Orange and across New Jersey facing hair loss from cancer or other conditions are invited to a free day of beauty, wellness, and support on Oct. 5 at Carewell Health Medical Center’s East Pavilion. The 10th annual Covered with Compassion event, founded by State Sen. Britnee Timberlake, returns to its original East Orange hospital home with donated wigs, styling, massages, screenings, and community partners.
   

2. When Will Essex County Pick Up Leaves? See the 2026 Schedule. (montclairlocal.news) — East Orange residents along Essex County roads will get leaf pickups Nov. 9-13 and Dec. 7-11, with leaves allowed at the curb up to a week beforehand and kept 10 feet from storm drains. The county also lists separate dates for nearby towns and directs questions to the Essex County Department of Public Works.
   

3. Kentrell Ragin talks new gospel album ‘The Sound' (newsbreak.com) — Gospel artist Kentrell Ragin is bringing his high-energy live album release for “The Sound” to Guiding Star Church in East Orange on Oct. 9, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Local fans can expect a worship-filled night with special guests, new music, and a live recording, with VIP and $20 general admission tickets available online.
   

4. NJ Congresswoman Gives Birth While Battling Assault Charges And Seeking Re-Election (patch.com) — Residents of East Orange, part of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, are represented by U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, who just gave birth to her second child while facing federal assault charges and a tough re-election fight. The article explains her complicated legal case tied to an ICE detention protest, her plans to return to Washington after maternity recovery, and what’s at stake for district voters.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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