🌱 Can new DNA tools finally identify East Orange’s 1984 mystery victim?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can new DNA tools finally identify East Orange's 1984 mystery victim?
• Which local first responders are boxing to rebuild a fire-ravaged gym?

Also on today's calendar: Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, September 17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• NJ cops turn to DNA in 42-year mystery of murdered woman known only as LA (shorenewsnetwork.com) — State Police have reopened a 42-year-old cold case involving a young woman killed during a domestic violence incident on Eppirt Street in East Orange, and are now using DNA and genetic genealogy to identify her. Investigators, working with East Orange police and county prosecutors, have exhumed her remains and are asking anyone who knew her as LA or Loranda to come forward with information.
   

• Jingle Brawls 3 is set, as first responders battle in the ring for Belleville boxing club rising up from devastating fire (essexnewsdaily.com) — East Orange residents may see their firefighters step into the ring this December, as the East Orange Fire Department joins other agencies in Jingle Brawls 3, a charity boxing event supporting Belleville's Legacy Boxing Club after a devastating fire. First responder registration runs through Sept. 30, with ticket sales starting Oct. 1 to benefit youth programs and rebuilding efforts.
   

📸 Around East Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Orange

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, September 17 →
  Boylan Street Recreation Center, 916 S Orange Ave, Newark
  7:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Life Long Learning: Saturday Night Live: 50 Years Through a Jewish Lens
  JCC MetroWest | Maurice Levin Theater, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  1:00 pm
• South Orange Farmers Market →
  SloanStreetParkingLot, 12 Sloan St, South Orange
  1:00 pm
• Parkinson's Strength
  JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
  Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St, Newark
  8:00 am
• Book Group: Judy Batalion
  JCC MetroWest | Goldstein Room, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
  12:00 pm
• Halsey Festival 2026
  Newark Arts, Halsey Street, Newark
  3:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Music and Conversation with Paquito D'Rivera
  Enlow Recital Hall, North Avenue, Hillside
  7:30 pm
• Music and Conversation with Paquito DâRivera
  Enlow Recital Hall, North Avenue, Hillside
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Sustainable Health & Wellness Village Fest Green Fest Newark →
  Branch Brook Park – Prudential Concert Grove, Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

• The Pierro Gallery at The Baird Presents 'Judy Targan: A Life in Art' (villagegreennj.com)
• South Orange Elks to Unveil New DISTORT Mural at Elktoberfest (villagegreennj.com)

West Orange

• 373 Digaetano Ter, West Orange Twp., NJ 07052 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• West Orange, New Jersey: Best Things to Do with Kids (mommypoppins.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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