Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
Monday: Warmer; a few morning showers, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Edison Man Found Guilty of Murder, Facing Life in Prison (TAPinto.net) — An Edison resident has been found guilty of murdering a man and stabbing a woman during a 2025 home invasion in South Plainfield, and now faces a possible life sentence. Middlesex County prosecutors say extensive evidence, including surveillance footage and blood in the suspect's vehicle, led to the conviction, with sentencing scheduled for January 22, 2027.
• Edison Mayor Says Federal Green Card Action Threatens Township's Momentum (patch.com) — Edison's mayor is warning that a new Trump administration move suspending major tech firms from a federal green card program could jeopardize hundreds of local jobs and stall the township's economic momentum. With TCS North America headquartered in Edison, Sam Joshi says the sudden change threatens investment plans, housing and retail strength, and the broader Central Jersey job market.
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🗞 Nearby News
Metuchen
Birria, carnitas and beyond: Here are some of New Jersey's top tacos (mycentraljersey.com)
South Brunswick rolls past East Brunswick, 45-22, as Vikings try and make late playoff push (cjsportsradio.com)
South Plainfield
Football: Undefeated Cranford Holds off South Plainfield, 14-0 (TAPinto.net)
Prostitution Sting In Carlstadt Nets 2 Women, One Wanted By Multiple Agencies (dailyvoice.com)
Piscataway
Piscataway's Arbor Hose Fire Company to Host Free Open House Saturday, Oct. 10 (TAPinto.net)
Zaire Young Scores Four Touchdowns as Piscataway Football Rolls Past St. Joseph, 35-14, on Homecoming Night (TAPinto.net)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!