Community Corner
🌱 How did Plainsboro’s Novo Nordisk land on Forbes’ women-friendly list?
Also, don't miss Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville on the Plainsboro Patch…
What's up Plainsboro! 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 did Plainsboro's Novo Nordisk land on Forbes' women-friendly list?
Also on today's calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 23 NJ companies make Forbes' Best Employers for Women (njbiz.com) — Plainsboro gets a nod on Forbes' 2026 Best Employers for Women list, with Novo Nordisk ranked among 23 New Jersey-based standouts. The statewide ranking highlights large employers praised by women for pay equity, advancement opportunities, and supportive benefits, offering Plainsboro professionals insight into one of the town's major corporate neighbors. 
📸 Around Plainsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainsboro
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Job Seekers: Optimize Your Resume
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Community Room
10:00 am - Teens: Drop In and Edit (Adobe Creative Cloud)
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
2:00 pm - Dancing Under the Stars
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
7:00 pm - Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
10:30 am - Kids: Chemistry Saturdays
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
2:00 pm - Kids & Teens: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
3:00 pm - Music: Novo Rodeo
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Hinds Plaza
3:00 pm - Call for Entries: "We Are America at 250" Self Portraits
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - 3rd Floor Pop-up Programming Area - Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville →
Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
2:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- English Conversation
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library -
10:00 am - Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
10:30 am - Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
11:30 am - Kids: Baby Play Group
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
12:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Careers Integrated Resources Inc posted a job opening for Kardex/Inventory Clerk in Plainsboro. Apply here.
- Pennsylvania Medicine posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Plainsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Windsor
- NJ Lyric Opera will present works by Verdi, Bizet, Rossini and Gounod at Kelsey Theatre festival (njarts.net)
- Kelsey Theatre presents "Red Cliffs" (newjerseystage.com)
Cranbury
- Ayr Wellness Production Tech (Extractions) in Cranbury, NJ (cleveland.com)
Princeton
- Princeton Community Housing Marks 25 Years of Scholarship Recipients (towntopics.com)
- Princeton Parking Rates To Rise Sept. 14 Under New Ordinance (patch.com)
Ok Plainsboro! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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