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In today's newsletter:

• Nationally ranked addiction care is available right here in Kearny
• How Hudson County's new watchdog could impact Kearny taxpayers

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
• Saturday: Windy with rain possible, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Integrity House ranks among America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers for third consecutive year (binje.com) — Integrity House, which operates addiction treatment and support programs in Kearny, has been ranked among Newsweek's Best Residential Addiction Treatment Centers in New Jersey for the third straight year. Serving more than 3,000 people annually, the nonprofit offers residential, outpatient, mental health, and housing services. This national recognition underscores the quality of care available to Kearny residents seeking help.
   

• Guy appoints Grace, a former federal prosecutor, to be Hudson's first-ever inspector general (theobserver.com) — Hudson County has named former federal prosecutor Desiree Grace as its first inspector general, a new watchdog role overseeing how taxpayer money is spent in towns including Kearny. The appointment, expected to be ratified Sept. 24, signals a stronger county focus on transparency and accountability. The story is reported by longtime Observer editor Kevin Canessa, who has deep roots in Kearny.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kearny

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Rachel's Vineyard Retreat →
  St. John Paul II Youth Retreat Center, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny
• Preschool Storytime →
  Kearny NJ
• Jenkinson's Aquarium Live Penguin Show →
  Kearny NJ
• Preschool Storytime (ages 0-5) →
  Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny
  11:00 am
• Diaper Distribution (By Registration Only) →
  Liberty Family Success Center, 341 Kearny Avenue, Kearny
  2:00 pm
• Jenkinson's Aquarium Live Penguin Show (1st grade & up) →
  Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Manhattan Short Film Festival →
  Kearny NJ
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• NJRC Forklift Training Class →
  The Governor's Reentry Training & Employment Center, 195 Campus Drive, Kearny
  9:00 am
• Explorer's Playgroup with Miss Bee (ages 0-4 with adult participation) →
  Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny
  10:30 am
• KPL Game Arcade (all ages) →
  Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Community Wellness Day! →
  Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services, 506 3rd St, Hoboken
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kearny, NJ
  Stay-at-Home Mom Available to care for children in my home. • Childcare experience • CDA • CPR Certified • First Aid Certified • Safe and caring… (Nextdoor Mid-Kearny)

• The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Line Cook in Jersey City. Apply here.
• DSV posted a job opening for Freight Forwarder, Ocean Export in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kearny here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Rafa Márquez's Tri Debut: Mexico's 4 Friendlies, 4 US Cities, Eyes on 2030 Worldcup (latintimes.com)

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• Secaucus University Hospital Free Family Festival (thelocalgirl.com)

Belleville

• Parking In Belleville: Community Meeting Will Give Residents A Chance To Sound Off (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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