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🌱 Patch AM: Around Newark: Medicaid + ICE + Data Centers + Gateway Tunnel

And check out Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day on the Newark Patch calendar

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Hello Newark! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • From Newark's late budget to a key rail tunnel breakthrough
  • Experienced RN in Newark? See what this TB care role offers

Also on today's calendar: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; breezy, pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • 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)

Ok Newark! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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