Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Popular Jazz Festival Will Return In West Orange: 2026 Events (patch.com) — West Orange residents can look forward to the 19th annual OSPAC West Orange Jazz Festival on Sept. 19, bringing seven hours of live music to the newly renovated Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center. The event will feature acclaimed jazz artists, local university and youth ensembles, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden, while honoring NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk with the inaugural OSPAC Jazz Fest Spirit Award.
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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
Ranked Choice Voting: Rank the Desserts —Amira Osaigbovo Read on Patch
General question: Does anyone think making $15/hr part time is enough to move anywhere with roomates? But not somewhere super dangerous or high crime rate? If so, how… (Nextdoor West Orange)
West Orange Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals in West Orange. Apply here.
The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Infant/Toddler Teacher in West Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Orange here.
South Essex Regional Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Joseph Alvarez After 40 Years of Service (villagegreennj.com)
Be Prepared to Slow Down or Stop when the School Bus Does. (tapinto.net)
East Orange
Bink International Charity Helps East Orange Families Start the School Year (tapinto.net)
East Orange Families: What to Know Before the First Day of the 2026-27 School Year (tapinto.net)
Livingston
PSEG Is Battling 'Extreme Weather' With Sweeping Upgrades–And It's Working, Company Says (patch.com)
Livingston To Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks (patch.com)
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