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In today's newsletter:

  • See how 70 young artists will transform SOPAC’s gallery this week.
  • How Seton Hall’s newest big man could reshape games in South Orange

Also on today's calendar: Alzheimer's New Jersey® to Host Caregiver Wellness Morning and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cooler with clearing, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SOPAC's Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents "INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition" (newjerseystage.com) — South Orange’s SOPAC is hosting the Inspired Minds Young Artist Exhibition at the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery from May 14 through August 16, showcasing 70 works by high school students. Locals can attend a free opening reception on May 14 at 5 p.m. and explore a wide range of student art from schools across Essex County and beyond.    

• Seton Hall basketball adds center Devin Williams of Florida Atlantic (app.com) — Seton Hall’s men’s basketball program in South Orange just landed 6-foot-10 transfer center Devin Williams from Florida Atlantic for the 2026-27 season. After visiting town Friday, he committed Sunday, bringing elite shot-blocking, rebounding, and a paint-focused style that fits coach Shaheen Holloway’s defensive system.    

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  • Gregory Burrus Productions Announces 2026 Outdoor Concerts on the Back Deck at the Morris Museum
    Morristown, NJ — Gregory Burrus Productions is proud to partner once again with the Morris Museum to present the highly anticipated 2026 Outdoor… (Nextdoor Montrose Park)
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Cleaning and Restoration Operational Manager in Newark. Apply here.
  • University Hospital posted a job opening for Billing Specialist, Patient Accounts in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Maplewood Memorial Library to Honor Bruce Eric Kaplan with 2026 Maplewood Literary Award (villagegreennj.com)
  • More Than Neighbors: A Decade-Long Effort to Promote Friendship Across Boundaries in South Orange & Maplewood (villagegreennj.com)
  • Congresswoman Analilia Mejia Holds Packed Maplewood Town Hall, Emphasizes Transparency and Integrity (tapinto.net)

City of Orange

  • Orange Resident Faces Vehicular Homicide Charge in Death of Tow Truck Driver (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • NJ Homeowner Property Tax Guide: 2026 Update (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: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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