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Also on today's calendar: WILD INSIDE Docunentary and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Around South Orange: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays (patch.com) — South Orange readers get a quick roundup of major Essex County developments, from a lieutenant governor's resignation and immigration-related protests to airport delays affecting local travelers. The digest also points to recent crime, public safety, and feel-good stories that include South Orange and nearby communities, helping residents catch up on a busy news week.
• Meadowland Park Dance Festival Rescheduled for Saturday, October 17 (villagegreennj.com) — A beloved community dance festival in Meadowland Park has been moved to Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 p.m. in South Orange, giving residents extra time to plan an afternoon by the pond. Local choreographers and performers will present free, outdoor contemporary and pop-inspired works under the trees, with Meadowland Park Conservancy encouraging neighbors to come support artists and enjoy the township's largest park together.
• South Orange Parking Authority to Increase Commuter Parking Fees Starting in January (villagegreennj.com) — If you park at South Orange's NJ Transit stations or Third Street garage, expect commuter permit fees to rise on January 1, 2027, with increases ranging from $35 to $60 a year. The Parking Authority is also shortening reserved morning hours to 5 a.m.–8:30 a.m., citing changing commuter patterns and higher daily parking demand, so residents may need to adjust routines and budgets.
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