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Coffee in hand, South Orange? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Community Day and a new storytelling project will spotlight South Orange

Also on today's calendar: Demo Day's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange Committee Prepares For Community Day And Storytelling Project (tapinto.net) — South Orange's Community Relations Committee is finalizing plans for Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Meadowland Park, including a Back to School Bike Parade and family activities like yoga and bouncy houses. Members are also launching a South Orange Storytelling Project to record memories from residents who've lived in town for more than 50 years, potentially with help from Seton Hall students.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Traffic is at a standstill on Garden State Pkwy S...
    Traffic is at a standstill on Garden State Pkwy S reported at 12:40 PM. (Nextdoor )
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    Traffic is at a standstill on Garden State Pkwy N reported at 12:14 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • Seton Hall University posted a job opening for Student Office Assistant - Office of the Provost in South Orange. Apply here.
  • Nordstrom posted a job opening for Interim Beauty Sales - MAC - The Mall at Short Hills in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Maplewood Film Society Presents 'Summer of Soul' at SOPAC Box Office Cinemas August 27 (villagegreennj.com)
  • Who is the replacement nominee on 'Big Brother'? Week 7 spoilers, POV (northjersey.com)
  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 8/24/2026 (insidernj.com)

East Orange

  • Freeway Drive Lane Closure Begins Monday for $20.3M East Orange Bridge Project (shorenewsnetwork.com)

West Orange

  • First Day Of School Nears In West Orange: See Dates For Last Day, Spring And Winter Break (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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