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Spotted on the Livingston calendar: Oratorio Society of New Jersey Presents America Inspired!

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In today's newsletter:

  • Parents and siblings celebrate life-changing kidney transplants in Livingston
  • How will Livingston’s vote shape the race to replace Sherrill?
  • What Macy’s closing in Livingston means amid 1,500 nationwide store shutdowns

Also on today's calendar: Oratorio Society of New Jersey Presents America Inspired! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rather cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These NJ Parents Saved Their Kids' Lives With Kidney Donations (patch.com) — Families from across New Jersey came together in Livingston to celebrate decades of life after kidney transplants performed at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Parents who donated kidneys to their children and siblings who stepped up as living donors reunited with medical staff, marking 25-year and longer "kidneyversaries" at the state’s largest renal and pancreas transplant program.    

2. Live Election Results For Race To Replace Sherrill In NJ-11 (patch.com) — Livingston voters are part of New Jersey’s closely watched NJ-11 race to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress, with live results tracking Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and independent Alan Bond. The article explains district makeup, key campaign issues, and where to find ongoing vote tallies and candidate background information.    

3. More than 1,500 stores to shutter in 2026 as retail apocalypse looms (themirror.com) — Livingston shoppers should know the Macy’s at 112 Eisenhower Parkway is among the first 14 locations slated to close as the chain trims 150 stores nationwide through 2026. It’s part of a broader wave of more than 1,500 planned U.S. retail shutdowns, including Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, Francesca’s, and others responding to rising costs and underperforming locations.    

4. This Trending K-Beauty Ingredient Is Like Microneedling Without The Needles (thezoereport.com) — A Livingston-based dermatologist is prominently featured explaining how trendy K-beauty “spicules” work to boost collagen and ingredient absorption, and who should avoid them. If you’re experimenting with advanced skincare at home, the piece offers detailed guidance on safe use, ideal skin types, and how to pair these products with other actives without causing irritation.    


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  • Twintastic Kids!
    Author Jacqueline Kopito of Short Hills, along with co-creator Wendell Hanes—an award-winning composer and producer—introduce their new preschool... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have an iMac and the display screen has to be replaced.
    Anyone know a reasonable place to fix it. Apple wants over $550 Geek squad over $400 Need to look at it if it’s worth fixing! It’s only 1 1/2 years… (Nextdoor Claremont Ave)
  • CooperSurgical, Inc. posted a job opening for Manager, Reagent Manufacturing in Livingston. Apply here.
  • Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

Ok Livingston! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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