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Morning Green Bay! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Packers unveil vintage-inspired Rivalries uniforms honoring Green Bay tradition
  • Who's behind TikToks claiming Green Bay is pricier than New York?
  • How a Green Bay prison-to-career program is changing futures

Also on today's calendar: Jenny's Memorial Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Photos: Packers Reveal New 'Rivalries' Alternate Uniforms (patch.com) — Green Bay fans are getting a first look at the Packers' new NFL Rivalries alternate uniforms, designed as a tribute to the team's community ownership and century-long legacy. Debuting at Lambeau Field on Oct. 11 against the Bears, the vintage-inspired green and alabaster look draws from historic Packers stock certificates and will be sold at the Packers Pro Shop starting Sept. 1.
   

2. $4K rent? $7 gas? Inside the internet campaign insisting Green Bay is 'more expensive than NYC' (wisconsinwatch.org) — Viral TikTok videos are falsely claiming Green Bay's rent, gas, and everyday costs rival or exceed New York City, despite data showing the city remains relatively affordable. Investigators traced one prominent "Green Bay born and raised" creator to Los Angeles and found coordinated-style content across battleground states, raising concerns among Green Bay leaders about hidden political influence and economic misinformation.
   

3. NWTC and Wisconsin DOC celebrate Industrial Maintenance Certificate graduates (gopresstimes.com) — Nine incarcerated students at Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center in Green Bay just earned Industrial Maintenance Certificates from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, preparing them for skilled jobs after release. The 15-week program, run with the Wisconsin DOC, offers college credit, career-readiness training, and a pathway to an Electro-Mechanical Technology degree, with strong completion and job placement results so far.
   

4. De Pere High School ranked in top 4% of Best High Schools in America (wbay.com) — De Pere High School has been ranked in the top 4% of U.S. high schools and named the highest-performing school in the Green Bay area. Leaders credit strong early-grade foundations, growing AP participation, and partnerships with UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert, and NWTC as students and staff gear up for the new school year.
   

5. Family of Alex Pretti interviewed on Good Morning America (wbay.com) — The family of Green Bay native and Preble High graduate Alex Pretti is sharing their first televised interview on Good Morning America after he was fatally shot by an officer while observing a protest in Minneapolis. Speaking from Green Bay, his parents describe learning of his death from TV coverage and say they still haven't been contacted by authorities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • After a lackluster week, Meijer has some cookin' deals of the week.
    Their Buy 5, Save $5 off is back on more than 2000 items. $1.49/lb pork chops, $.99 for 32oz Swanson Broth or 16oz Chi-Chi's salsa and more! … (Nextdoor Argonne)
  • 4 tickets to the Packers vs Cardinals this Friday (8-28-26).
    Section 740S, Row 14, Seats 1-4. Great view of plays as they unfold. Excellent way to take the kids to a game at a fraction of the cost! $30 each (Nextdoor Bellevue-I43/172)
  • Tillys Clothing Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Part Time) in Green Bay. Apply here.
  • Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Green Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Green Bay here.

Ok Green Bay! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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