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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Scotch Plains Priest at Center of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Relic Pilgrimage in Newark (TAPinto.net) — A rare Fulton Sheen relic display at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart recently drew about 2,000 pilgrims over two weeks, highlighting the city's importance in regional Catholic life. Led by former Scotch Plains priest Father Matthew Gonzalez, the exhibit sparked emotional memories and renewed interest in Sheen just weeks after his beatification, and the cathedral is now welcoming St. Bernadette relics.
2. St. Anthony's Church in East Newark to close permanently in November 2026 (americancatholictribune.com) — St. Anthony's Church in East Newark will permanently close for worship on November 23, 2026, after maintenance costs outgrew what Holy Cross Parish can sustain. Parishioners will be invited to a final Mass, sacred items will be preserved, and worship will continue at Holy Cross Church in nearby Harrison under the Archdiocese of Newark's guidance.
3. Enter for Your Chance to Win Tickets to See Dancing with the Stars Live On Tour (audacy.com) — Newark residents can enter this week for a chance to win tickets to see Dancing With The Stars Live when the tour stops at Prudential Center on February 13, 2027. The online contest runs through October 18, with winners selected October 19 and tickets delivered electronically through a mobile ticketing app, subject to any venue health and safety requirements.
4. Latino Heritage Celebrated In Essex County, 2 Local Leaders Honored (patch.com) — Essex County's Latino Heritage Celebration spotlighted two leaders with deep Newark ties, including an assemblywoman who once led Newark Tech High School and began her career teaching preschool in the city. The event honored their public service, educational leadership, and commitment to local youth, while county officials emphasized how Latino heritage and family values strengthen communities across Newark and surrounding towns.
5. NJ audit finds $6.7M in excess Newark school aid (palivingnews.com) — Newark Public Schools were found to have received about $6.7 million in excess state aid and missed potential savings on health benefits, according to a new state audit covering 2022 to 2026. Auditors also flagged an unfinished $2.5 million museum project, questionable spending, and gaps in employee background checks, while district leaders defended their record and state lawmakers demanded changes to school funding.
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