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🌱 When and where to enjoy Trenton’s own Oktoberfest celebration

Happening soon: Yardley Friends Meeting Flea Market on the Trenton Patch calendar

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Good morning Trenton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where to enjoy Trenton's own Oktoberfest celebration
  • How much more is your Trenton commute costing in gas now?

Also on today's calendar: Yardley Friends Meeting Flea Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Oktoberfests 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Trenton residents can look forward to the German American Society of Trenton's Oktoberfest from September 25–27, featuring music, German food, beer, vendors, and kids' activities on Uncles Pete's Road. The broader guide also highlights dozens of other Oktoberfest celebrations across New Jersey this fall, from Wildwood and Medford to Montclair, Hackettstown, and beyond.
   

• NJ Gas Prices Surge Past $4 a Gallon — Here's What Commuters Are Spending (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Drivers in the Mercer County/Trenton area are now paying around $4.24 per gallon for regular gas, with some stations charging up to $4.59. The article breaks down how those prices hit typical New Jersey commutes, showing monthly fuel costs that can easily top $200, especially for longer-distance or lower‑mileage drivers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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