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In today's newsletter:

  • Want to see Samara Joy live without leaving New Brunswick?
  • How to catch "Imprinted" at Rutgers' New Jersey Film Festival
  • Which New Brunswick stories shaped this week in Central Jersey history?

Also on today's calendar: New Website Connects New Jersey Residents with a Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State Theatre presents Samara Joy & Her Septet on October 4th (newjerseystage.com) — New Brunswick's State Theatre will host six-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy and her septet on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $58, with phone, online, and limited in-person purchase options through the theater's Guest Services on Livingston Avenue. If you love jazz or big-name performances, this is a notable night out close to home.
   

2. New Jersey Film Festival Video Interview with Imprinted Director Martina Casas (newjerseystage.com) — A new dance-focused film, "Imprinted," is coming to Rutgers' Voorhees Hall in New Brunswick on Sunday, Sept. 13, with both online and in-person screenings. The New Jersey Film Festival will also bring free filmmaking workshops and an audio-visual concert to the same New Brunswick venue through Oct. 4, with hybrid ticket options for local film fans.
   

3. Prayers on Sept. 11, this week in Central Jersey history, Sept. 7-13 (mycentraljersey.com) — Central Jersey history this week includes several notable New Brunswick moments, from a 1920s murder case and a grueling Raritan River swim to a teen's guilty plea in a high-profile assault. The roundup also revisits 9/11 memorial services, major sports wins, festivals, and public safety milestones that shaped the wider region around New Brunswick.
   

4. Rutgers Football Unveils 9/11 Tribute Uniforms Ahead of Boston College Game (onthebanks.com) — Rutgers football will wear special "Never Forget" uniforms honoring 37 alumni killed on 9/11, underscoring how New Brunswick's closeness to New York City gives the anniversary deep local meaning. The tribute gear, featuring "NEVER FORGET" and the number 37, debuts Friday at Boston College's Red Bandanna Game. Coaches hope it helps educate younger players while uniting fans around remembrance.
   

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