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Hello Princeton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Princeton test scores soar, but math gaps raise new concerns
  • See how Notre Dame snapped Princeton Day's streak at Smoyer Field.
  • Which Princeton schools made New Jersey's latest "best high schools" list?

Also on today's calendar: Registration Now Open For Bailey Basketball Academy Fall Hoops Program At Princeton Middle School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New State Test Shows Princeton Students Well Above Average, With Gaps In Math (patch.com) — Princeton families get a close look at how local juniors performed on New Jersey's new graduation test, with overall scores well above state averages but troubling gaps in math for Black, Hispanic, special education and multilingual learners. District leaders in Princeton outline new supports, including expanded lab classes and universal design for learning, while questioning the state's transparency about the adaptive exam and its scoring.
   

• Kelsey Wood leads Notre Dame field hockey to win over Princeton Day (trentonian.com) — In a Colonial Valley Conference matchup on Smoyer Field in Princeton, Notre Dame's Kelsey Wood scored twice and added an assist to power a 5–1 win over Princeton Day School. The game snapped PDS's recent dominance in the series and highlighted strong local talent, with both teams' coaches praising their players' effort and chemistry.
   

• NJ's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Several Princeton-area schools, including Princeton High School and private schools like Princeton Day School and Stuart Country Day, earned spots on Niche's latest list of New Jersey's top high schools. The rankings draw on millions of parent, student, and teacher reviews plus state data, helping local families compare academic, arts, and college-prep options across Mercer County and beyond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wisdom Tooth Hole Still Open? Here's How Long Healing Can Take —Dr. Radwa Saad Read on Patch
  • Inside the World Premiere of "Midnight at the New Dawn" —Dan Maurer Read on Patch
  • World Premiere of 'Midnight at the New Dawn' Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, October 16-18 —Dan Maurer Read on Patch
  • Happening now!
    Adopt Joy Event at the Princeton Petsmart! Let's get these babies the homes they deserve! Volunteers are there 12-4pm today! (Nextdoor Little Rocky Hill)
  • sweetgreen posted a job opening for Princeton - Kitchen Lead in Princeton. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for customer service associate in Princeton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Princeton here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Windsor

  • Align Health & Wellness Expands Personalized Weight Loss Services in West Windsor (issuewire.com)

Lawrenceville

  • Casey Webb to Host the 3rd Annual Ruth Stage Invitational in Lawrenceville (newjerseystage.com)
  • New Study Sheds Light on QALY and Disability Debate (newswise.com)

Hopewell

  • Utility Work to Affect Roads in Hopewell Borough and Township (mercerme.com)
  • Man Thought 'He Was Going to Die' After He and His Dog Plunged Through an Icy Canal. Then a Stranger Drove By (people.com)

Ok Princeton! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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