Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
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β’ All-Women DJ Lineup Set For Edison's House Music Festival Saturday (patch.com) β Edison residents can enjoy a free House Music Festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday, featuring an all-women DJ lineup in honor of Women's Equality Day. Running from 3 to 10 p.m., the America250 Edison event invites the community to bring lawn chairs or blankets and celebrate together with music, dance, and local pride. Β Β Β
β’ Football: Union Rolls Past Edison, 35-0, on Opening Night (tapinto.net) β Edison High's football team was shut out 35-0 at home by Union in Friday night's season opener in Edison. Union's offense struck early and often, while Edison's defense held them scoreless in the third quarter before two late touchdowns sealed the loss. Union now prepares to face Watchung Hills next week. Β Β Β
β’ How one man's 'crazy faith' built a Black cowboy legacy in N.J. (nj.com subscription) β A New Jersey horseman's lifelong passion for riding includes childhood trips to a weekly horse auction in Edison, where he earned a few dollars riding ponies. His journey from Plainfield kid to founder of the Crazy Faith Riders club now brings horses into cities like Newark and Plainfield, preserving Black cowboy traditions and inspiring local youth. Β Β Β
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As we get ready to lay our heads to rest, I pray that the peace of God strengthen those who are weak and in pain; heal those who are sick mentally, or physically. I pray that God meet every need, make provisions where there appears to be no provision. I pray that⦠(Nextdoor Millbook Village)
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Metuchen
How a tax credential can help advisors keep business 'sticky' (americanbanker.com)
Ori's Cheesesteaks brings spiced cheesesteaks to Chatham (wpst.com)
The road to the playoffs: How many wins to get to the postseason? We look at every Big Central public school's target for 2026 (cjsportsradio.com)
South Plainfield
Property Tax Relief Filing Assistance Coming to South Plainfield Sept. 16 (tapinto.net)
South Plainfield Police Seek Dedicated Candidates at Upcoming Recruitment Open House (tapinto.net)
South Plainfield Elks to Host Murder Mystery Night to Benefit Drug Awareness (tapinto.net)
Woodbridge
Dogs In Crates Died Of Starvation Inside Woodbridge Home, Police Say (patch.com)
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