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Greetings Summit! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Summit High alum turned a transplant into World Cup glory

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Chance for afternoon rain, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westfield Liver Transplant Recipient to Represent Team USA at World Transplant Soccer Cup in Germany (tapinto.net) — A Summit High School graduate who later settled in Westfield is heading to Germany to play for Team USA in the Transplant Football World Cup, showcasing what's possible after organ donation. His story highlights Summit roots, lifelong soccer ties, and ongoing advocacy for NJ Sharing Network and organ donor registration.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

  • Rahway Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Defeats New Providence (tapinto.net)
  • Lantern Hill Hosts Top Chef Competition (patch.com)
  • TAPinto Launches Reader Survey Platform (tapinto.net)

Springfield

  • Pumping Stations Next in Springfield's LED Upgrade Plan (tapinto.net)
  • Big Ten Releases 2026-27 Men's Golfers to Watch (bigten.org)

Mountainside

  • Mark Your Calendar! Mountainside Car Show to Bring Cars, Music and Community Fun to Town Sunday (tapinto.net)

Ok Summit! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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