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Spotted on the South Orange calendar: Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery

Saturday May 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up South Orange! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Express Yourself! A Day of Creativity, Community and Discovery at Montclair State University
  • Alzheimer's New Jersey® to Host Caregiver Wellness Morning at McLoone's Boathouse
  • Women's Access To Justice In Conflict: Legal Frameworks And Lived Reality at Rutgers University

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cool with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer; fog in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Monday: Cooler; rain in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi we are looking for our cat.
    He’s a black and white tuxedo that answers to Otto or boots. He may have gotten out of the house and is elderly and sick. He is much thinner than he… (Nextdoor Academy Heights)
  • Clean Team posted a job opening for Cleaner in Maplewood. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in East Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Ahead of Renewal Vote, Supt. Bing Details Staff Cuts to Balance Schools Budget (villagegreennj.com)
  • ‘The Next Little Black Book of Success' returns with new lessons on loss, leadership and resilience (thegrio.com)
  • Sherrill endorses four party-backed Essex commissioner candidates (newjerseyglobe.com)

City of Orange

  • Orange Secures $2 Million Federal Grant for Cleveland Street Water Main Replacement (tapinto.net)
  • Essex County Daily Buzz: May 6, 2026 (jerseybee.org)
  • Irvington HS and East Orange Campus HS track teams excel at Super Essex Conference Championships (essexnewsdaily.com)

Newark

  • Essex County 911: Plane Hits Truck + Devastating Fire + Hit-And-Run (patch.com)

Ok South Orange! 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: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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