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Coffee in hand, Edison? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Edison restaurants made the cut for 2026?
  • What brings top basketball refs to Edison this September?
  • How Edison will spotlight Middlesex County's 2026 Hunger Heroes

Also on today's calendar: Back To School Prayer Rally and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Edison's 11 best restaurants, ranked for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Hungry in Edison? This new 2026 ranking spotlights 11 standout local restaurants, from Oak Tree Road's Indian favorites to sushi, hot pot, Tex-Mex, Vietnamese pho, and classic subs. It's a handy snapshot of where Edison food lovers are flocking now, with specific dishes and prices to help you plan your next meal out.
   

• NJ Basketball Referees Take Center Court as IAABO Brings Major Fall Seminar to Edison (rlsmedia.com) — Edison will host basketball referees from across the country when IAABO's 2026 Fall Seminar comes to the Sheraton Edison September 17–20, bringing workshops, networking, and a Life Membership Banquet. Local officials, coaches, and fans can expect a rare look at how referees prepare, learn, and build community right in their backyard.
   

• Diane Hutchins to be Honored Posthumously as 2026 Hunger Hero (tapinto.net) — Edison will be the gathering point for Feeding Middlesex County's 2026 Hunger Heroes Celebration on September 24 at Pines Manor, honoring volunteers like the late Diane Hutchins. With over 100,000 county residents facing food insecurity, organizers hope the event, part of Hunger Action Month, will rally more neighbors to support local hunger‑relief efforts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Raising Capable Children Means Giving Them Something to Figure Out —Cedar Hill Prep Read on Patch
  • Our hens are living their best, natural lives and laying fresh eggs at their own relaxed pace.
    Because production is completely natural and limited, I am so deeply grateful to all of my regular customers who stay loyal to us, wait patiently on… (Nextdoor Old Post & Vineyard)
  • Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Student Billing Coordinator-JFK in Edison. Apply here.
  • Prospect Capital Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Member in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Metuchen

  • No. 2 St. Joseph-Metuchen takes early lead, then rallies for 43-36 win over No. 6 Bridgewater-Raritan (cjsportsradio.com)

South Plainfield

  • September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: Discover What South Plainfield Public Library Has to Offer (tapinto.net)
  • North Plainfield Football: South Plainfield Rallies Past North Plainfield, 20-10, in Rivalry Matchup (tapinto.net)
  • South Plainfield Celebrates 100 Years at 67th Annual Labor Day Parade (tapinto.net)

Piscataway

  • NJ Assembly Republicans Roast Rutgers Football After $5M Budget Boost, UMass Disaster (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Ok Edison! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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