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Hi there, Princeton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • String of thefts and burglaries reported across Princeton neighborhoods
  • Which Princeton intersections saw the most crashes this August?
  • How Princeton boys soccer exploded late to stay red hot

Also on today's calendar: Teen Dad at Passage Theatre - Opening Night and 12 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Theft, Criminal Trespass, Burglary: Princeton Police Blotter (patch.com) — Princeton residents can review a detailed police blotter outlining recent local incidents, including gas theft on Bayard Lane, shoplifting and a theft on North Harrison Street, and burglaries on Hunt Drive and Constitution Hill West. The report also notes a stolen electric scooter from a Hulfish Street porch, with investigations ongoing and no suspects yet identified.
   

2. August Crashes: A Stolen Vehicle, Altered Drivers, and Another Crash at Linden & Hamilton (tapinto.net) — August saw 50 motor vehicle crashes in Princeton, matching July's total but thankfully with no pedestrian or cyclist collisions reported. Police detail everything from intoxicated and uninsured drivers to repeated mishaps at Linden and Hamilton, Spring Street Garage, and Princeton Shopping Center. Residents can see where trouble spots are emerging and how local driving behavior is affecting safety.
   

3. Princeton boys soccer wins third straight with shutout over Allentown (nj.com subscription) — Princeton High's boys soccer team pushed its winning streak to three with a 3-0 home shutout of Allentown, scoring all goals in the final eight minutes. Local standouts Harvey Smith and Ian Brito powered the late surge, while goalkeeper Alexander Wayne anchored the team's third shutout, keeping Princeton unbeaten in division play and building momentum for upcoming matches.
   

4. Two Princeton professors win 2027 American Chemical Society awards (dailyprincetonian.com) — Two Princeton University chemistry professors, David MacMillan and Paul Chirik, have earned major 2027 American Chemical Society awards, highlighting cutting-edge research happening right in Princeton. The piece also briefly notes a court pause on a federal rule affecting international students and quick updates on upcoming Princeton football and a strong start for men's water polo.
   

5. 7 Boozy Apple + Pumpkin Picking Spots Near Bergen County, NJ (thelocalgirl.com) — Terhune Orchards in Princeton is highlighted as a worthwhile fall day trip, offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkins plus a weekend winery with tastings and wine by the glass. The guide also lists several other boozy apple and pumpkin spots around North Jersey and New York, giving Princeton residents ideas for autumn excursions beyond the immediate area.
   

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-- 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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