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Elizabeth, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Elizabeth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly Newark Avenue crash: what investigators say happened near Walgreens
  • Elizabeth community loses 87-year-old man after Jersey City pedestrian crash
  • How Lakewood’s population boom just bumped Elizabeth down New Jersey’s rankings

Also on today's calendar: MayFest 2026: Live Music Singer Celebration on Springfield Avenue and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 1 Dead, 1 Critical After Scooter Crash With Car Outside Union County Walgreens (patch.com) — A late-night crash between a motor scooter and a Hyundai on Newark Avenue in Elizabeth left one person dead and another critically injured near the Walgreens parking lot. The scooter driver died at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, while a passenger remains in critical condition as authorities continue investigating.
   

2. James Jones killed in pedestrian accident on Pacific Avenue (newsline.com) — An 87-year-old man from Elizabeth, James Jones, died after a vehicle struck him while he was walking on Pacific Avenue near Forrest Street in Jersey City earlier this month. Investigators are still reviewing the crash, while safety officials highlight broader pedestrian dangers and legal experts outline how families may seek wrongful death compensation.
   

3. Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey's 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Lakewood’s rapid growth has pushed it ahead of Elizabeth in New Jersey’s population rankings, now trailing only Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson. The article details how Lakewood’s boom is straining traffic and infrastructure across Ocean County, raising broader questions about development and congestion in the region.
   

4. Track & field sectionals: Top performances from Day 1 at North 2, Groups 1 & 4 meet (nj.com subscription) — Elizabeth’s boys track team leads the Group IV standings after Day 1 of the North 2 sectional meet, powered by standout sprinter Roodkerry Bartholomey’s win in the 100-meter dash. The meet at Ridge High School continues today, with several Union County and North Jersey athletes chasing more golds and team titles.
   

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  • Union County College posted a job opening for Engineering Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Summer 2026 in Elizabeth. Apply here.
  • Burlington County Institute of Technology posted a job opening for Hourly Adult Ed Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor in Elizabeth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elizabeth here.

Ok Elizabeth! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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