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🌱 How Rahway is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday

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  • How Rahway is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday
  • What Kean and Bennett argued about in their lone Rahway debate

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pink Warriors to Close Out Statewide Day of Action in Rahway with Life-Saving Breast Cancer Message (newjerseystage.com) — Rahway residents can join a major Breast Cancer Awareness Month kickoff at City Hall on October 1, when the Pink Warriors tour makes its final stop with a 4 p.m. rally. Local officials and health advocates will urge women to prioritize screenings and share resources for accessing advanced mammograms, especially for underserved communities across New Jersey.
   

• Kean And Bennett Spar In Only Debate Since His Lengthy Absence (njurbannews.com) — Rahway hosted the only debate between U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and challenger Rebecca Bennett, giving local residents a front-row seat to one of the nation's most competitive House races. The candidates clashed over Israel, immigration, healthcare, tariffs, and a proposed ICE facility, offering sharply different views on foreign policy, affordability, and Trump administration priorities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Clark

  • Meet the champions from the 2010 N.J. field hockey season (nj.com)
  • AASP/NJ Repair Community Learns Importance of Safety Inspections (bodyshopbusiness.com)

Linden

  • Linden Library Announces October 2026 Programs (tapinto.net)
  • NAI DiLeo-Bram finalizes $1.6M sale of Linden industrial property for automotive operations (binje.com)
  • Niantic Spatial Launches Places Library With 100 Real Environments for Robot Training (humanoidsdaily.com)

Westfield

  • House Cleaner Accused Of Stealing $100K In Cash, Jewelry From Westfield Homes (patch.com)
  • Westfield Opens Free Flag Football Registration For Children With Disabilities (patch.com)

Ok Rahway! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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