Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Rain, cool; windy in the a.m., temps: high: 62, low: 57.
Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Sep. 24, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — South Orange neighbors can look forward to the Seton Village Food Truck Festival on Oct. 2, bringing an evening of food and fun along Irvington Avenue. The regional roundup also highlights nearby events in Glen Ridge, Montclair, Maplewood, and other Essex County towns, from tax relief help and health webinars to family activities and environmental programs residents may want to explore.
• Advocating for Seniors, South Orange Urges Congress to Protect/Restore Medicaid and SNAP Benefits (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange's Village Council is formally urging Congress and state leaders to protect and restore Medicaid and SNAP benefits that many local seniors and residents rely on. The resolution cites detailed South Orange enrollment figures and emphasizes how cuts could threaten healthcare, food security, and financial stability for older adults and low-income neighbors, while pledging continued local advocacy.
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🗞 Nearby News
Maplewood
South Orange to Receive Public Health Grant For Shared Services with Maplewood (villagegreennj.com)
Maplewood Announces 2026 Fall Leaf Pickup Schedule & Map (villagegreennj.com)
Kevin Diaz Kicks Off Campaign for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education (villagegreennj.com)
East Orange
NJHMFA Approves Financing for 48 New Affordable Homes in Irvington (nj.gov)
West Orange
West Orange Mayor, Council Candidates Will Meet For Debate, Forums: 2026 Election (patch.com)
Orphanidis Pitches 'Affordability' Plan As He Campaigns For West Orange Mayor (patch.com)
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