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🌱 See what’s new on East Orange schools’ redesigned website today

Also check out Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser on the East Orange Patch calendar

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Greetings East Orange! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new on East Orange schools' redesigned website today
  • How East Orange's new Family Community Specialists can support your household
  • What's happening around East Orange this week and where to go

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a brief morning shower, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Orange School District Launches Redesigned Website to Strengthen Family Communication (tapinto.net) — East Orange families now have a redesigned school district website that centralizes calendars, enrollment details, and school news in an easier-to-use, mobile-friendly hub. New features include translation in over 100 languages, a multilingual chatbot, and video tutorials, with a companion mobile app on the way. Families can explore the site or contact Family & Community Specialists for extra help.
   

2. New to East Orange School District? Meet Your Family Community Specialists (tapinto.net) — Families in the East Orange School District can now turn to dedicated Family Community Specialists for help navigating resources, getting questions answered, and staying connected to their children's schools. As the 2026–2027 year begins, these specialists focus on building strong partnerships between East Orange schools and the broader community, and can be reached through the district's website for support and information.
   

3. East Orange Daily Buzz: Sep. 9, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — East Orange residents can catch up on local happenings, including the opening of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy for grades 3–8 in the city's school district. The roundup also highlights nearby food distributions, health clinics, cultural events, and a scholarship opportunity that includes East Orange applicants, plus tools to find local food pantries and learn about food access across New Jersey.
   

4. Montclair Daily Buzz: Sep. 9, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — While this roundup centers on Montclair-area events, East Orange residents are eligible for a statewide scholarship to attend the N.J. Shade Tree Federation Conference, which covers registration, travel, and hotel. The listing also points to countywide health clinics, virtual IT training, and resources on food access that may benefit East Orange neighbors willing to travel or participate online.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So my shower is not producing hot water but there is hot water in the bathroom because the sink gets hot.
    Need an experienced hvac technician for great reviews. Send your rates in my dm please thank you. (Nextdoor Prospect St)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in West Orange. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Orange here.

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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