Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
Friday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: October 9-October 11 (wrat.com) — Edison residents can spend this weekend treasure hunting at The Big Flea Market at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center on Sunfield Avenue, running Saturday and Sunday with full-day hours. Beyond town, you'll also find an aircraft and auto show in Wall, big-name comedy in Atlantic City, and classic rock and reggae shows in Red Bank if you're up for a short drive.
• Cheapest gas stations in New York City (mediabistro.com) — Two Edison gas stations on Route 1 make this week's regional list of cheapest fuel stops, each posting regular gas at $4.05 per gallon. While the roundup focuses on New York City area prices, it highlights specific Edison locations you can actually visit today to save a bit at the pump.
• New Study: Brain Surgery in First 8 Years Can Protect Memory in Certain Parkinson's Patients (newswise.com) — Parkinson's patients in Edison may benefit from new research co-led by JFK University Medical Center showing that deep brain stimulation within seven to eight years of diagnosis can help preserve memory in those with a common GBA1 mutation. The study, involving 343 patients worldwide, suggests earlier surgery plus genetic testing could guide more personalized, brain-sparing treatment decisions.
It's official: St. Joseph-Metuchen names Tim Corrigan new boys' basketball coach in wake of Mark Taylor's resignation (cjsportsradio.com)
A Soft Spot for Tiny Tots: Rev. Carrington Recognized for Work at Ebenezer Baptist Program (TAPinto.net)
South Plainfield
Paintings by South Plainfield Artist Tom Seiz on Display Through December (TAPinto.net)
South Plainfield Observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (TAPinto.net)
South Plainfield Preschool Parents Attend 'Healthy Home Routines' Workshop (TAPinto.net)
New Brunswick
Door's Wide Open For Business As NJ Innovation Hub Opens In New Brunswick (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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