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🌱 Patch AM: Where South Orange’s 22 school crossing guards will be posted today

Coming up on the South Orange Patch calendar: Back to School Party

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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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where South Orange's 22 school crossing guards will be posted today

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange & Maplewood Share Crossing Guard Locations, Back-to-School Safety Tips (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange police and village officials have released a full list of local crossing guard posts and times to keep students safe as school starts today, Sept. 1. With 22 fixed posts in South Orange and additional "floating" guards, families can plan safer walking routes, and residents interested in part‑time work are invited to apply as crossing guards.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I intended to share these earlier.
    Terrestrial and earthly lights in one combine. (Nextdoor Seton Village)
  • Paychex, Inc. posted a job opening for Channel Sales Associate - CPA in South Orange. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Welcoming a Business New to Maplewood (tapinto.net)
  • South Essex Regional Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Joseph Alvarez After 40 Years of Service (villagegreennj.com)

East Orange

  • Bink International Charity Helps East Orange Families Start the School Year (tapinto.net)

West Orange

  • Popular Jazz Festival Will Return In West Orange: 2026 Events (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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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