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

Good morning East Orange! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Orange’s new data-center ban could shape future development
  • See what East Orange families should know in today’s Essex County roundup
  • How an East Orange childcare expert says to choose preschool or daycare

Also on today's calendar: Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Orange Bans Data Centers (essexreview.com) — East Orange officials have approved a first-in-Essex-County law banning new data centers in the city, despite some debate over whether strict limits might be better than an outright prohibition. Supporters cite environmental and quality-of-life concerns, while one councilmember warned the city could miss out on potential tech-related community benefits. The decision sets East Orange apart as other nearby towns weigh similar rules.
   

• Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 9, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — East Orange families now have a new option for grades 3–8 with the opening of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy on Midland Avenue, part of the city school district. Residents are also eligible to apply for a scholarship to attend the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation Conference, alongside neighbors in Newark and Orange. The wider roundup highlights nearby events, food aid tools, and health services across Essex County.
   

• Preschool or Daycare? How to Choose the Right Fit for Your Child (njfamily.com) — Parents in East Orange weighing preschool versus daycare will find practical guidance here, including insight from a senior director at Zadie’s of the Oranges in town. Experts explain how to compare class sizes, staff qualifications, hours, and costs so families can match programs to their schedules and children’s needs. The article also points to New Jersey-based resources that help evaluate quality and licensing.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seton Hall University posted a job opening for Assistant Director Grad Operations in South Orange. Apply here.
  • Recruit Prefessional Services posted a job opening for Senior Distribution Center Manager in Nutley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • Violent Crime Remains Low In South Orange, FBI Data Shows (patch.com)
  • Seton Hall University Contract Faculty - Department of Physics in South Orange, NJ (mlive.com)
  • South Orange, Maplewood, South Essex Fire Dept to Remember Lives Lost on Sept. 11, 2001 (villagegreennj.com)

West Orange

  • Film Fest Will Screen At West Orange Library, Other Venues Across Nation (patch.com)

Bloomfield

  • Ferry Captain From Bloomfield Who Evacuated People On 9/11 Gets Lifesaving Gift (patch.com)
  • House Fire In Bloomfield Burns Resident, Leaves Home Uninhabitable (patch.com)
  • Bloomfield Will Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks (patch.com)

Ok East Orange! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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