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Also, don't miss Mean Girls, The Musical: LIVE ON STAGE at the Dunellen Theatre on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Scotch Plains resident was drawn into a $120,000 crypto scam
  • How a Scotch Plains home became Robert De Niro's movie house

Also on today's calendar: Mean Girls, The Musical: LIVE ON STAGE at the Dunellen Theatre and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scotch Plains Resident Loses $120,000 in LinkedIn-WhatsApp Crypto Scam, Police Say (tapinto.net) — A Scotch Plains resident on Raritan Road recently reported losing $120,000 in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam that began on LinkedIn and shifted to WhatsApp. Police and federal guidance highlight how scammers mimic legitimate companies, pressure victims into ever-larger deposits, and then block withdrawals, and they urge anyone who suspects fraud to stop sending money and report it to ic3.gov.
   

• 'The Whisper Man' showcases 22 New Jersey locations (njbiz.com) — A key house in Netflix's new thriller "The Whisper Man" is actually a Scotch Plains home used as Robert De Niro's character's residence, drawing curious neighbors to watch filming. The movie showcases 22 New Jersey locations, highlighting Union County spots like Plainfield, Rahway, and Westfield alongside Scotch Plains' starring role as a central family home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • PTO Welcome Back Coffee
    MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 500 First St, Westfield, NJ 07090
    8:30 am
  • Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
    10:30 am
  • Boys Freshman Soccer vs Union High School
    Westfield School District 641 Willow Grove Rd, Westfield New Jersey 07090
    4:15 pm
  • temporary hold: Rodda Hall - The Thanksgiving Play the upcoming pro
    Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928
    5:00 pm

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

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • B.Y.O.B. Club at the Scotch Plains Public Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Library Talk: The Lost Cities of the Mayans —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Virtual Author Talk with David O. Stewart —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Thomas provided great, honest HVAC service.
    My AC went out during the heat wave and I called after 5 pm. He scheduled me for the next day and kept me updated when the tech was running late. He… (Nextdoor Woodland Ave)
  • TD Bank posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - Scotch Plains (Preferred Bilingual/Spanish) in Scotch Plains. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Fanwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Fall Sports Preview 2026: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Girls Volleyball (tapinto.net)
  • Union County's Senior Ask Program Announces September Dates (ucnj.org)

Westfield

  • Tour De Westfield Wheels Around for its Fifth Year (tapinto.net)

Clark

  • Clark Drivers May Hit A Rough Patch During Westfield Avenue Paving (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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