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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Maplewood Appoints Its First-Ever Female Police Chief (patch.com) — Maplewood has appointed Deputy Chief Niheema Malloy as the town’s first-ever female police chief, succeeding retiring Chief Albert Sally on August 1. Local leaders praise her community-focused approach, emphasizing de-escalation, mental health training, and strong partnerships with residents. A public swearing-in ceremony is planned for July 21.
2. Maplewood Blotter: Lewdness Arrest; Recent Arrests of Teens on Burglary and Auto Theft Conspiracy Charges (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood police detail several recent incidents, including a lewdness arrest on Maplewood Avenue, shoplifting, a warrant arrest, and an attempted residential burglary involving burglary tools. They also highlight earlier arrests tied to burglaries and auto thefts at multiple Maplewood homes. Residents are urged to secure homes and cars and can request free home security surveys.
3. Ideas Festival: Bruce Eric Kaplan (njpbs.org) — Maplewood’s own Bruce Eric Kaplan will receive the 2026 Maplewood Literary Award, honoring a hometown talent with deep roots in TV writing and cartooning. His long-running New Yorker cartoons, bestselling children’s books, and acclaimed memoirs make this a notable cultural moment for Maplewood readers.
4. Maplewood, South Orange Officials Condemn San Diego Mosque Shooting: 'Horrific And Cowardly' (patch.com) — Maplewood’s Township Committee and South Orange’s mayor have publicly condemned the recent hate-motivated shooting at a San Diego mosque, stressing solidarity with Muslims locally and nationwide. Their statements denounce Islamophobia and white supremacy, honor the slain security guard’s bravery, and urge residents to reflect on rhetoric, extremism, gun access, and how to keep all faith communities safe.
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