Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
Tuesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Be Prepared to Slow Down or Stop when the School Bus Does. (tapinto.net) — With South Orange-Maplewood schools reopening September 1, local police are urging drivers to slow down and follow strict rules around school buses on neighborhood roads. The reminder stresses never passing a stopped bus, obeying school-zone speed limits, and understanding New Jersey's penalties for violations so students walking, biking, and riding buses can get to school safely.
• Redbirds Rally for Dominating Sweep of NJIT (goredbirds.com) — A college volleyball tournament brought Illinois State and NJIT to South Orange, where the Redbirds swept the Highlanders in three sets behind a standout performance from freshman Jillian Ferrill. The match, part of the NJIT Tournament, showcased strong offensive stats and continues a weekend of collegiate play that local fans can follow as Fairleigh Dickinson visits next.
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Seton Hall University posted a job opening for Student Office Assistant - Office of the Provost in South Orange. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Maplewood
Detainees in South Orange-Maplewood Turn to SOMA Community Cares for Immigrant Support (villagegreennj.com)
South Essex Regional Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Joseph Alvarez After 40 Years of Service (tapinto.net)
East Orange
East Orange Voices Help Shape New Jersey Discussion on Water Safety, Infrastructure (tapinto.net)
More Than Produce: East Orange Farmers Market Reimagines Downtown as a Community Destination (tapinto.net)
West Orange
Around West Orange: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers (patch.com)
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