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Good morning South Orange! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you know the South Orange rules for passing a school bus?
  • How did visiting Redbirds dominate NJIT on the court in South Orange?

Also on today's calendar: Are Your Bones Aging Faster Than You Are? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Be Prepared to Slow Down or Stop when the School Bus Does. (tapinto.net) — With South Orange-Maplewood schools reopening September 1, local police are urging drivers to slow down and follow strict rules around school buses on neighborhood roads. The reminder stresses never passing a stopped bus, obeying school-zone speed limits, and understanding New Jersey's penalties for violations so students walking, biking, and riding buses can get to school safely.
   

• Redbirds Rally for Dominating Sweep of NJIT (goredbirds.com) — A college volleyball tournament brought Illinois State and NJIT to South Orange, where the Redbirds swept the Highlanders in three sets behind a standout performance from freshman Jillian Ferrill. The match, part of the NJIT Tournament, showcased strong offensive stats and continues a weekend of collegiate play that local fans can follow as Fairleigh Dickinson visits next.
   

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    Thursday September 10
  • Cyrille Aimee →
    South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One SOPAC Way, South Orange Village
    7:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seton Hall University posted a job opening for Student Office Assistant - Office of the Provost in South Orange. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr in East Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Detainees in South Orange-Maplewood Turn to SOMA Community Cares for Immigrant Support (villagegreennj.com)
  • South Essex Regional Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Joseph Alvarez After 40 Years of Service (tapinto.net)

East Orange

  • East Orange Voices Help Shape New Jersey Discussion on Water Safety, Infrastructure (tapinto.net)
  • More Than Produce: East Orange Farmers Market Reimagines Downtown as a Community Destination (tapinto.net)

West Orange

  • Around West Orange: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers (patch.com)

Ok South Orange! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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