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Piscataway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Piscataway! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Piscataway popcorn shop is opening doors for neurodivergent adults
  • Will Rutgers finally notch a win under Friday night lights in Piscataway?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening with Gurudev: On Power, Presence, and Peace and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Philadelphia's ‘Popcorn for the People' Creates Careers for Neurodivergent Adults (nbcpalmsprings.com) — A social enterprise popcorn company that employs neurodivergent adults now operates a production facility right in Piscataway giving local adults with autism and other developmental disabilities paid, skills-based work. Staff are trained across the entire process, from popping to packaging, with opportunities for promotion and fair wages. Profits are reinvested to expand jobs and training, supported by partnerships with major regional organizations.
   

• Howard vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction for Friday September 25 2026 (statsalt.com) — Rutgers will host Howard at SHI Stadium in Piscataway on Friday, September 25, 2026, with oddsmakers expecting the Scarlet Knights to be heavy favorites. The preview breaks down Rutgers’ recent offensive improvement, Howard’s uphill battle against a bigger Big Ten roster, and suggested betting angles on the point spread and total. Local fans get both matchup insight and what margins bettors are eyeing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🌱 Grass Cutting Available Monday, September 21!
    Need your lawn looking fresh? Call or text Rudy’s Independent Lawn Care: 908-340-8083 (Nextdoor New Market)
  • Parker Health Group posted a job opening for Recreation Coordinator - River Road (Full time) #2514 in Piscataway. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Piscataway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piscataway here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Plainfield

  • Save the Dates for Fall Favorites at the South Plainfield Public Library (tapinto.net)
  • South Plainfield Mayor's Wellness Committee to Host Community Health Fair (tapinto.net)
  • INSTANT REPLAY: No. 7 Elizabeth 62, No. 2 St. Joseph-Metuchen 35 (cjsportsradio.com)

New Brunswick

  • Faculty Research and Scholarship Symposium - Rutgers - School of Health Professions Faculty Research and Scholarship Symposium (rutgers.edu)
  • Milk & Cookies Series: Fiesta with Flor (newjerseystage.com)
  • Garden State Parkway Clear for Wildwood Firefighters Weekend, but Roadwork Awaits Elsewhere (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Edison

  • Middlesex County, State Host Free Business Resource Fair At Middlesex College (patch.com)

Ok Piscataway! 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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Piscataway

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Piscataway

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.