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🌱 Patch AM: United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe

And check out Open House- Kindergarten - Gr. 4 at Link Community Charter School on the Newark Patch calendar

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Hi Newark! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newark flyers gain nonstop access to more European vacation hotspots
  • Two Newark women killed after tractor trailer overturns on I-78
  • Newark's 24-hour hip hop peace festival returns with free downtown concerts

Also on today's calendar: Open House- Kindergarten - Gr. 4 at Link Community Charter School and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe (patch.com) — Newark-area travelers will see a major boost in international options as United Airlines launches new nonstop routes from Newark Airport to several European destinations, including cities in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg and Slovenia. Announced at Newark Airport with top executives present, the expansion also brings back seasonal Newark/New York flights to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela for summer 2027, strengthening the region's global connections.
   

2. 2 NJ Women Crushed To Death Under Overturned Tractor Trailer, Police Say (patch.com) — A deadly crash on eastbound I-78 in Newark claimed the lives of two Newark women after a tractor trailer overturned onto their stopped Chevrolet sedan, according to New Jersey State Police. The collision, near milepost 56.8 on a busy commuter route, left the truck driver with minor injuries and remains under active investigation, underscoring safety concerns for Newark-area drivers.
   

3. '24 Hours Of Peace' Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup (patch.com) — Newark is gearing up for the 2026 "24 Hours of Peace," a free, 24-hour hip hop and community event downtown that promotes nonviolence and conflict resolution. Featuring national acts, local artists, wellness activities, and Peace Week events, organizers and Mayor Ras Baraka say it reflects Newark's identity and supports ongoing gains in public safety, including a sharp drop in homicides.
   

4. ICE detains man who says he worked with the CIA on counterterrorism efforts against al-Qaeda and ISIS: 'I never thought they would betray me like this' (knewz.com) — A man who says he spent years aiding U.S. intelligence against al-Qaeda and ISIS was arrested by ICE in Newark and is now held at the Elizabeth Detention Center facing removal. His lawyers argue his alleged work for U.S. agencies should protect him from deportation, while immigration officials say his case stems from longstanding status violations and an illegal reentry.
   

5. Taemin LiMiNaL World Tour tickets: How to book North American concert tickets (businessupturn.com) — Newark fans of Taemin can see him at Prudential Center on October 23, with Ticketmaster handling sales and presales starting as early as September 1. The article breaks down exactly when tickets go on sale, which platforms to use for each city, and how to prepare accounts and presale access so you have the best shot at seats before they sell out.
   

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Ok Newark! 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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