Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who is Blerim Skoro? ICE detains man who says he gave CIA intel on Al-Qaeda (newsweek.com subscription) — A man who says he worked with U.S. intelligence against al-Qaeda was arrested by ICE in Newark on August 3 and now faces deportation. He's being held at the Elizabeth Detention Center while his lawyers challenge the detention, raising broader questions about how federal immigration enforcement treats longtime residents and alleged former informants.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rev. Bolívar Flores Helps Open Another Door to Mental Health Care in New Jersey —Andrew Whitaker Read on Patch
Does anyone know this dog. It was wandering in Vailsburg Park just now and is wearing a collar. We give it some food and it went back into the park. Seems shy but friendly. Is… (Nextdoor Columbia)
Heyy guys who's hiring in Newark? I do have my SORAS license but honestly willing to work anywhere thank you! (Nextdoor Fairmount)
Recruit Prefessional Services posted a job opening for Sr Manufacturing Manager - Must have strong CGP Manufacturing Manager. in Newark. Apply here.
Rutgers University posted a job opening for Head Coach - Women's Basketball in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Irvington
Top Rated Buy Here Pay Here Car Lots in Irvington, NJ (2026) (ocnjdaily.com)
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Bunny Levine, actress known for roles in "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land," dies at 97 (cbsnews.com)
Best Used Car Dealer in Irvington, NJ: Top 7 Picks (2026) (breakingac.com)
Belleville
88 Columbus Ave, Belleville Twp., NJ 07109 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
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