Community Corner

šŸŒ± Patch AM: How do Scotch Plains crime drops really compare to the rest?

Be sure to catch THIS SATURDAY! - LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz with The ALBA MUSIK Group ! on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday September 18th Patch AM
Friday September 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Scotch Plains! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Scotch Plains crime drops really compare to the rest?

Also on today's calendar: THIS SATURDAY! - LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz with The ALBA MUSIK Group ! and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Rain at times, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Police, More Surveillance Tech, Less Crime? The Numbers Don't Tell That Story So Simply (nj21st.com) — Crime in Scotch Plains fell modestly between 2024 and 2025, but this analysis argues those improvements mirror broader New Jersey and national trends rather than proving local policing investments worked. It walks through FBI data for Scotch Plains and nearby suburbs, urging residents to demand clear evidence before officials credit new spending or staffing for lower crime.
   

📸 Around Scotch Plains

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Scotch Plains Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Scotch Plains PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 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
  • Benchmark Senior Living Nashua Crossings posted a job opening for Dishwasher: Part Time in Scotch Plains. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in New Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • New Jersey's 'Bad Boy of Comedy,' Mike Marino, dies at 63 (news12.com)

Edison

  • Dan Levy Netflix Series Comes To Metuchen For Season 2 Filming (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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Scotch Plains-Fanwood