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Colonia, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Colonia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Colonia High senior who’s already devoured 41 books
  • How South Plainfield swept Colonia in a tense tennis showdown

Also on today's calendar: Bollywood & Zumba Mash-Up Glow Party! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Damp in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Increasing clouds and cool, with a high of 58 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• April 29, 2026, The Academy (thedeclarationatcoloniahigh.com) — A Colonia High School senior, Alexa Beck, is highlighted for her love of reading, movies, and music, and her plans to study communications in college. The profile also notes her ties to Colonia Middle School through her younger sister and gives a glimpse into her busy, book-filled life at home with pets.
   

• Tigers Boys Tennis Returns to the Court to Sweep Colonia (tapinto.net) — Colonia High School’s boys tennis team fell 5–0 to South Plainfield in a Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division match at Spring Lake Park, with several contests decided in tiebreakers. The loss came after South Plainfield rebounded from a defeat to North Brunswick and pushed its record to 4–6 overall, while Colonia looks to regroup for upcoming division play.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Iselin

  • Baseball: JFK-Iselin Rallies Past South Brunswick, 6-3; Lorentzen Gets 200th Strikeout (tapinto.net)
  • N.J. unveils nation's first health center based at a major travel hub (nj.com)
  • EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award (channellife.news)

Woodbridge

  • No Charges Filed Against Perth Amboy Police Officer For Man's Death In High-Speed Moped Crash (patch.com)

Metuchen

  • Vanore's big day carries Sayreville past Metuchen- Softball recap (nj.com)
  • These two NJ brunch spots have been named among best in America (northjersey.com)

Ok Colonia! 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: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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