🌱 Which Philly punk band is hitting Crossroads in Garwood this spring?
Garwood, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Garwood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Philly punk band is hitting Crossroads in Garwood this spring?
- What could a 2027 Senate shake-up mean for Garwood’s representation?
- How could Rep. McIver’s legal fight affect Garwood’s voice in Congress?
Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gripper Announce Debut Album 'Another Night Of Fun On Me' (stereogum.com) — Garwood music fans can catch Philly garage-punk band Gripper at Crossroads on April 16, sharing the bill with Paul Collins’ Beat. The group is touring ahead of their debut album, with other New Jersey and Philadelphia stops lined up through early next year. 
• Union County Commissioner will take on Bramnick for Senate in 2027 (newjerseyglobe.com) — Garwood residents are represented in Trenton by Assemblyman Vincent Kearney, mentioned here as a key player in the shifting 21st District, where Democrat Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded plans to challenge Sen. Jon Bramnick in 2027. The article outlines recent election results, party dynamics, and how emerging Democratic candidates could reshape representation for Garwood and neighboring towns.
• NJ Congresswoman Gives Birth While Battling Assault Charges And Seeking Re-Election (patch.com) — Garwood falls within Rep. LaMonica McIver’s 10th Congressional District, where she’s simultaneously celebrating the birth of her second child, fighting federal assault charges, and running for re-election. Her case stems from a protest-related incident at a Newark detention facility, and its outcome could shape both her political future and representation for Garwood residents.
📸 Around Garwood
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale →
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:30 am -
13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
Union College, Cranford
5:00 pm -
MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am -
Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am -
Notable Residents Walking Tour →
Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum, 1100 E Broad St, Westfield
2:00 pm -
Hanson Park Conservancy's 15th Annual Rubber Ducky Race →
Sperry Park, 124 N Union Ave, Cranford
4:00 pm -
Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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Other local events
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Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Summit High School
Westfield School District, 301 Clark St., Westfield
4:00 pm -
Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Summit High School
Westfield School District, 125 Kent Place Blvd, Summit
4:00 pm -
Boys JV Football vs Woodbridge High School
Westfield School District, 751 Rahway Avenue, Westfield
4:00 pm -
NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm -
Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- New Omakase Japanese Restaurant Opens In Westfield (patch.com)
Cranford
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Cranford Boys and Girks Soccer Teams Unite to Support Families Facing Cancer (TAPinto.net)
Clark
- Rabid Skunk In Clark Came In Contact With 2 Dogs (patch.com)
- Clark Emergency Squad Gets New Ambulance To Boost Backup Response (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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