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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Popular Jazz Festival Will Return In West Orange: 2026 Events

Spotted on the West Orange calendar: Harmony in the House - Live Jazz

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In today's newsletter:

  • Seven hours of live jazz returns to OSPAC this September

Also on today's calendar: Harmony in the House - Live Jazz and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • 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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East Orange

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Livingston

  • PSEG Is Battling 'Extreme Weather' With Sweeping Upgrades–And It's Working, Company Says (patch.com)
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