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Coming up on the Union Patch calendar: Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert!

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a powerful film experience at Kean for just seven dollars?
  • How to get free AI and money advice at Kean
  • How high did Union climb in this week's football rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ReelAbilities: Disposable Humanity (newjerseystage.com) — ReelAbilities is bringing the film "Disposable Humanity" and other disability-focused stories to Kean University's Union campus on Thursday, October 8, with tickets just $7. Local residents can attend in person at the NAAB Auditorium or stream virtually as part of a multi-day festival. Each screening includes a disability-led discussion to spark conversation and challenge stereotypes.
   

• Local Event: Largest FREE Financial Empowerment and AI Conference (patch.com) — A free two-day FinFe$T 2026 festival is coming to Kean University in Union this November, offering residents financial empowerment workshops and hands-on AI learning. The event targets everyone from students to small business owners, with sessions on money management, careers, entrepreneurship, and protecting families from AI-related risks. Registration is required, but admission is free and open to the public.
   

• Big Central Conference Top 15 football rankings, through Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com) — Union High's football team is riding a 5-1 record and one of the league's top defenses as it prepares to host Bridgewater-Raritan in a major Big Central Conference showdown. The latest rankings highlight Union's rise and preview key matchups across the region. Fans can see how the Farmers stack up against other top New Jersey programs this week.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Kenilworth Fire Department Postpones Open House to 10/17 (TAPinto.net)
  • Boulevard Veterinary Clinic Pet of the Week: Smokey (TAPinto.net)
  • Springfield Deserves Better (TAPinto.net)

Roselle Park

  • Roselle Park Woman Seriously Injured, Child Killed in Upper Freehold Parking Lot Crash (TAPinto.net)
  • Minor Killed, Woman Hurt in Backing Crash in Upper Freehold, NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C. (metrolaw.com)

Springfield

  • Springfield Storm Debris Pickup Set After Nor'easter (patch.com)

Ok Union! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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