Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Around Newark: Medicaid + ICE + Data Centers + Gateway Tunnel (patch.com) — Newark readers get a snapshot of major developments affecting the city and nearby Essex County, from a still-unapproved Newark city budget to a major corporation choosing to keep its headquarters in New Jersey's largest city. The roundup also highlights statewide Medicaid changes, a big step forward for the Gateway rail tunnel, and a mix of public safety, business, and community events shaping daily life.
• Nursing Care Coordinator (rutgers.edu) — If you're a registered nurse in the Newark area, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is hiring a full-time Nursing Care Coordinator based at its RBHS campus in the city. The role focuses on outpatient tuberculosis care, patient education, and collaboration with University Hospital and state health partners, offering competitive salary ranges, full benefits, and on-site daytime hours.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Local Businesses Help Imagine Prepare Centers for a New Program Year —Indira Jagoo Read on Patch
Good morning neighbors! Some of you have inquired if I still have Duke. Of course I do! He is Max's family! His 4 greats of a nephew! Here they are side by side bird and… (Nextdoor Vailsburg)
Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member-$13.00 + Tips! in Newark. Apply here.
Phenom People posted a job opening for Package Handler- Switcher PT in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Irvington
Boys Soccer: Results and recaps for Friday, Oct. 2 (nj.com)
Opioid settlement spending shows need for more oversight, NJ advocates warn (newsfromthestates.com)
East Orange
VA awards $1,125,000 to organizations working to strengthen community-based suicide prevention efforts in New Jersey (va.gov)
South Orange
Around South Orange: Medicaid + ICE + Data Centers + Gateway Tunnel (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!