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In today's newsletter:
- Police renew search for missing 77-year-old in downtown Jersey City
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 71.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Senior Citizen Is Missing, Jersey City Police Say (patch.com) — Jersey City residents are being urged to help locate 77-year-old Ramon Contreras, who disappeared last Tuesday near Erie Street and lives with dementia. Police say he has previously been found in the South District near Armstrong Avenue and have renewed their alert as he remains missing. Anyone who may have seen him in Jersey City is asked to call local detectives immediately. 
📸 Around Jersey City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City
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- Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm - Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6:00 pm - Jump Start Program -Sophomores
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Jump Start Program - Juniors and Seniors
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Hoboken HS Football Home vs Glen Ridge HS
Hoboken Public School District Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium
6:30 pm - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - City Caucus Meeting
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
4:00 pm - 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair →
Parents League Virtual Fair
9:00 am - Jersey City Buy Rite Open | Skrewball & Golf | Win Prizes Like Super Sampling Tickets! →
Jersey City Super Buy Rite, 575 Manila Ave, Jersey City
12:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Jumpstart Program - Freshman
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Live Animal Show with the Turtle Back Zoo (ages 5 and up)
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
2:00 pm - Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6:00 pm - Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, I'm fairly new to this area and looking to make friends.
I'm a single mom and would love to have more single mom friends. My children are teen and preteens boys. (Nextdoor Greenville) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on August 30, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ 07304 near Near Atlantic st. Jersey city Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Greenville)
- Saint Peter's University posted a job opening for Part-time Head Coach - Women's Golf (NCAA Division I) in Jersey City. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Arbitration Assistant (Hourly Position) in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoboken
- California-Based, AI-Powered Allergy Treatment Center Opening Hoboken Location 9/15 (hobokengirl.com)
- Hoboken Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 By Bar Crawl LIVE! (njmonthly.com)
Kearny
- Kearny's extended school year program thrives more than 50 years after inception (theobserver.com)
- Toll of Commuting: An inside look at how NJ Transit cleans its trains (news12.com)
Newark
- 13 Injured After Bus Crashes At Newark Airport: Port Authority (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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