🌱 Patch AM: How New Providence’s transplant lab just earned world‑class recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• How New Providence's transplant lab just earned world‑class recognition

Also on today's calendar: Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Sharing Network's transplant lab earns accreditation from College of American Pathologists (binje.com) — A major medical milestone just came from right here in New Providence, where NJ Sharing Network's transplant lab earned prestigious accreditation from the College of American Pathologists. Operating around the clock and performing tens of thousands of tests annually, the lab helps match donors and recipients safely, supporting more than 3,000 New Jersey residents currently waiting for lifesaving organ transplants.
   

📸 Around New Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO →
  Chatham Station, Railroad Plaza S, Chatham
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Kick-Off Sunday →
  UMC Summit 17 Kent Place Blvd., Summit NJ,
  9:15 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
• SEE WHAT KIDS CAN MAKE. Threads of Chaos Student Fashion Show September 20 • New Providence →
  309 South St, New Providence
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Summit Area Old Guard Speaker -- COBOL: The Language of Dinosaurs →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
Saturday September 26
• Wagner Farm Arboretum Harvest Festival →
  Wagner Farm Arboretum Foundation, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ, 07059
  1:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Summit Area Old Guard Speaker -- The Seeing Eye ® →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
• Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
  St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• St. Patrick School Annual High School Night →
  St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm

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• Home Concepts Construction — (908) 363-1938
• Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — (908) 222-0070
• WalkWell Shoes — 9082737979
• Fairways at Cranford — (908) 913-8138
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• Springfield Collectibles — (973) 715-6543
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark ReStore — (908) 955-2833
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• Marlen Elite Dental Wellness — 5513057104
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in New Providence. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in New Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley Heights

• Berkeley Heights Council Approves Police Staffing Expansion in 5-1 Vote (tapinto.net)
• Berkeley Heights Council Reviews Proposed Complete & Green Streets Policy (tapinto.net)
• Berkeley Heights Police Department Earns Reaccreditation (tapinto.net)

Summit

• Arts & Cars Festival Returns to Downtown Summit Sunday (tapinto.net)

Madison

• Nicole Kidman Spotted At Madison Coffee Shop During Film Shoot (patch.com)

Ok New Providence! 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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