Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Union County Brings 250 Years of History to Life During Four Centuries in a Weekend Oct.17 and 18 (tapinto.net) — Springfield residents can step into local Revolutionary War history when Cannon Ball House opens for free tours during Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend on October 17–18. Along with signing a replica Declaration of Independence there, you can explore dozens of other historic homes, museums, and landmarks across the county, many offering kid-friendly activities, live demonstrations, and special exhibits tied to America's 250th anniversary.
• NJ Indie Band On Debut Album 'Umbrella' & More (stereogum.com) — A rising indie band now based in New York traces its roots back to Springfield where the members first bonded over music in high school and local hangouts. In this in-depth interview, they discuss how those Springfield years shaped their sound, the making of their lush debut album "Umbrella," and the creative experiments behind its distinctive textures and melodies.
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🗞 Nearby News
Summit
Oak Knoll Beats Kent Place 6-0 in Summit Field Hockey Showdown (tapinto.net)
Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports (dailyvoice.com)
Three Oratory Prep Seniors Earn National Merit Commendations (tapinto.net)
Union
New Jersey's fall foliage forecast is in: Here's when leaves will hit peak color (news12.com)
Weekend nor'easter to bring rain, wind to Central Jersey (mycentraljersey.com)
Westfield
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By NJ Transit Train At Plainfield Station (patch.com)
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