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In today's newsletter:

  • Pumpkin or apple? See which New Brunswick cafe nails fall flavors.
  • Rutgers–New Brunswick students: Which Democracy Lab program fits your interests best?
  • Thinking of a splurge night? See why Stage Left Steak stands out.

Also on today's calendar: New Website Connects New Jersey Residents with a Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Syllabus, spice, everything nice: Fall drinks in New Brunswick (dailytargum.com) — New Brunswick coffee lovers can choose between Friends Cafe and Haraz Coffee House for their fall drink fix, with each spot offering very different takes on pumpkin, apple, and maple flavors. This guide breaks down which drinks emphasize bold coffee, cozy spices, or dessert-level sweetness, helping Rutgers students and residents decide where to spend their caffeine budget. It's a handy snapshot of the city's seasonal drink scene.
   

• Undergraduate Opportunities (rutgers.edu) — Rutgers–New Brunswick students have several ways to build civic and communication skills through the Democracy Lab, from paid digital content internships to research roles in the Technology and Democracy Hub. Additional programs fund student-led civic projects, train leaders to talk across differences, and send interns into New Jersey schools to encourage engagement. These opportunities are especially relevant if you live or study in New Brunswick.
   

• 11 Pricey New Jersey Restaurants That Make A Strong Case For Treating Yourself (takingthekids.com) — If you are looking to splurge close to home, this roundup of pricey New Jersey restaurants includes Stage Left Steak right in downtown New Brunswick, steps from the university and theater district. The piece highlights its dry-aged steaks, wagyu options, and cozy themed dining rooms, plus encourages a post-dinner stroll through the lively neighborhood. It also profiles other special-occasion spots across the state for future getaways.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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North Brunswick

  • Skateboarder Sky King Nears New Jersey on 1,100-Mile Journey for Suicide Prevention (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Piscataway

  • Piscataway Township Council Moves to Limit Pickleball Hours at Durham Park after Neighbors Raise Noise Concerns (tapinto.net)
  • Piscataway September Recycling Schedule: Check Your Next Curbside Pickup Date (tapinto.net)
  • NJ Assembly Republicans Roast Rutgers Football After $5M Budget Boost, UMass Disaster (shorenewsnetwork.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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