Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilson's Late PK Gives Union Catholic Boys Soccer Team Dramatic Comeback Win (tapinto.net) — A Union Catholic boys soccer match in Scotch Plains ended in dramatic fashion when Santiago Wilson buried a late penalty kick to cap a 5–4 comeback over New Providence. The win keeps the Scotch Plains-based Vikings unbeaten at 2–0 and highlights the school's emphasis on both athletic and academic excellence for local families considering high school options.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Solar Telescope Observation Event at the Scotch Plains Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
Jersey City Restaurant to Host Iberian Wine Dinner Featuring Five-Course Pairing Menu —Tom La Vecchia Read on Patch
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager PT in Plainfield. Apply here.
Dignity Home Care posted a job opening for Resident Care Director (RN) Senior Living in Mountainside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fanwood
Candidate Statement: Anthony 'Coach' Carter: Why I'm Running for Re-Election to Fanwood Borough Council (tapinto.net)
Kean Hosts Fourth Annual Seniors of Distinction Event (house.gov)
Fewer refs, higher costs? New N.J. rules put youth sports system at risk. (nj.com)
Westfield
Westfield Girl Featured in Ad Campaign for New Girl Scout Cookies (tapinto.net)
First Batch of Charlie's Ale Garden 2026 Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday (tapinto.net)
Cranford
1 Killed, 5 Injured In Fatal Chain-Reaction Wreck On Garden State Parkway In Cranford (patch.com)
Ok Scotch Plains! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!