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🌱 Patch AM: South Orange Fall Fest Will Feature Library Storytimes, Crafts And Music

Coming up on the South Orange Patch calendar: Newark PorchFest

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What's up South Orange! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free fall fun with crafts, storytime and music in Spiotta Park
  • Which South Orange streets saw the most police calls in August?

Also on today's calendar: Newark PorchFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange Fall Fest Will Feature Library Storytimes, Crafts And Music (patch.com) — Families in South Orange can look forward to a free Fall Fest at Spiotta Park, featuring pumpkin decorating, seasonal crafts, games and music from DJ Lou. The South Orange Public Library will offer storytimes every 30 minutes, while several local businesses provide creative, hands-on activities as part of the Downtown on Display celebration.
   

• South Orange Police Blotter for August: Two Assaults and Three Cases of Fraud Reported (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange residents can see a detailed breakdown of August police activity, including two reported assaults, three significant fraud cases, several DWIs, and multiple thefts from vehicles and local businesses. The blotter lists specific streets, businesses, and village ordinance violations, helping neighbors understand where incidents occurred and what kinds of crimes police are currently investigating around town.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Don't have an account! And who the heck is Gracie Briggs?! (Nextdoor Seton Village)
  • Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Store Associate in Maplewood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Why Meeting the Maker Still Matters: Maplewood Announces Return of Baker Street Flea this Saturday, September 19 (villagegreennj.com)
  • The Lists We Carried (tapinto.net)

East Orange

  • 7th out-of-state petition circulator arrested in ongoing Lancaster County fraud investigation (newsfromthestates.com)
  • Irvington Schools Strengthen Early Childhood Education for More Than 1,200 Preschoolers (rlsmedia.com)

West Orange

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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