Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Solo dining is surging. Here's how local eateries are adapting (northjersey.com) — A writer recalls an early solo meal at Friendly's in New Providence while exploring why more people now choose to dine out alone. Using data from major restaurant platforms and examples from North Jersey and New York, the piece shows how eateries are rethinking seating, menus, and atmosphere to make solo diners feel welcome and even a bit pampered.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
There is a lane closed on SR-24 W reported at... There is a lane closed on SR-24 W reported at 12:04 AM. "Roadwork on NJ 24 Westbound near West of Exit 7 - NJ 124/JFK Parkway (Chatham), Continuous… (Nextdoor )
There is road construction on I-95 N • NJ Turnpike... There is road construction on I-95 N • NJ Turnpike (cars) reported at 4:43 AM. (Nextdoor )
ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Active_Client/Customer Services Representative 2 in New Providence. Apply here.
Weltman Home Services posted a job opening for Residential HVAC In-Home Sales in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Providence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley Heights
I-78 Eastbound Ramp at Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights Closed After Tractor Trailer Overturns (tapinto.net)
Dr. Winston Jackson, Interim Assistant Principal at GLHS, Continues His Leadership for 2026–2027 School Year (tapinto.net)
Tickets Now On Sale for The Connection's 'A Night of Hollywood Glamour' Gala – A Night of Celebration and Community Impact (tapinto.net)
Summit
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center board awards $10,000 grant to Summit Area YMCA cancer survivor program (wrnjradio.com)
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Route 22 Crash In Watchung, Man Arrested: Prosecutor (patch.com)
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