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Good morning New Brunswick! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What New Brunswick residents should do after a rabid skunk was found.
  • How Rutgers' new New Brunswick innovation hub could reshape local healthcare.
  • How does Rutgers–New Brunswick stack up against other NJ colleges now?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain at times, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County Authorities: Rabid Skunk Found Near Sicard and Bartlett Streets in New Brunswick (tapinto.net) — Health officials report that a skunk found near Sicard and Bartlett streets in New Brunswick has tested positive for rabies, the city's first rabid animal case this year. While no human or pet exposures are known, residents are urged to avoid wild animals, keep pets' rabies shots current, and wash and report any bites or saliva contact immediately.
   

• RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers and AWS launch innovation hub (healthcareitnews.com) — A new Rutgers/RWJBarnabas Health Innovation Hub has opened at the Health and Life Science Exchange in New Brunswick, giving local Rutgers students access to mentors, cloud credits, and AI tools from AWS. Interdisciplinary teams will work with clinicians to build software that improves hospital operations, clinical decision-making, and health equity, potentially bringing student-built solutions into real New Jersey care settings.
   

• NJ colleges and universities ranked by enrollment (njbiz.com) — Rutgers University–New Brunswick tops New Jersey's latest college enrollment rankings with nearly 47,000 students, underscoring its major presence in the city. The list also highlights growing enrollment at other public universities and community colleges, along with leadership changes and new academic programs that could shape higher education options for New Brunswick–area families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How to Prepare for Flu Season: Get Vaccinated. —Patti Zielinski Read on Patch
  • Treating Childhood Cancer with the Future in Mind —Rutgers Cancer Institute Read on Patch
  • Before Law School, a Rutgers Graduate Spends Months in Taiwan —Mike Lucas Read on Patch
  • How Better Data Could Help Arts Prescription Programs Reach More People —Patti Zielinski Read on Patch
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB39080-NEW BRUNSWICK in New Brunswick. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in North Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Brunswick here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Brunswick

  • New Jersey officials face questions after reported ICE fleeing incident (wheninyourstate.com)

Piscataway

  • Behind the Scenes: Explore the Rutgers iTV Studio (rutgers.edu)
  • New Bishop Named to Lead the Diocese of Metuchen (tapinto.net)
  • Latina Civic Foundation Celebrates Latina Excellence, Leadership, and Public Service During Hispanic Heritage Month (insidernj.com)

East Brunswick

  • East Brunswick's Legacy Place Adds 4 New Retail Tenants (patch.com)
  • Missing 17-Year-Old East Brunswick Teen Found Safe (patch.com)

Ok New Brunswick! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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