🌱 See how an Iselin student is helping unlock new genetics discoveries
Iselin, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Iselin? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how an Iselin student is helping unlock new genetics discoveries
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wardlaw+Hartridge Students Share Genetics Research (tapinto.net) — An Iselin student, Anjali Shankar, is among 12 Wardlaw+Hartridge researchers who presented advanced genetics projects using fruit flies in collaboration with Princeton scientists. Their work uncovered new genes tied to trachea development, explored hypoxia effects, and probed key signaling pathways, giving local students hands-on experience that could shape future careers in science and medicine. 
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Upcoming Events in
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Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
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Friday June 12
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MUSHMOUTH CONCERT →
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Main - Open Yoga →
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Fords - Preschool Saturday Storytime (ages 3-5) →
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Main - Saturday Storytime →
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Fords - Chess Club →
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Iselin - Yoga/Meditation →
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Inman- LEVEL UP your computer skills →
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Iselin - Karate Classes →
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Woodbridge Fireworks show 2026 →
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Port Reading Ave, Woodbridge Township
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Thursday July 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Locker Cleanout DOWNSTAIRS & Gr. 8 Lock Collection
Woodrow Wilson Middle School 50 Woodrow Wilson Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
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MDA Board Meeting
Metuchen Downtown Alliance Metuchen Senior Citizen Center, 15 Center St, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
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Iselin - Story On A Wall →
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Main--Preschool Grab & Go →
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11:00 am
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- EY posted a job opening for Alliance Sales Executive, Associate Director - NVIDIA - FS, C&R, and TMT in Iselin. Apply here.
- Finish Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Finish Line Macy's Store Management - Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iselin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodbridge
- 2-Year-Old Battling Rare Pediatric Cancer, Woodbridge Cop's Family Seeks Support (patch.com)
- Morristown Mishmar Concludes Year with Exciting Trip (collive.com)
- South Orange Police Blotter: May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 (secaucusnj.net)
Colonia
- USMMA Honors Top Graduates of Class of 2026 (marinelink.com)
Clark
- Dangerous Heat Hits Clark Area Through Friday: What To Know (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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