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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the recent ICE arrest in South Orange.

Also check out Big Band Concert on the South Orange Patch calendar

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Good day South Orange! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the recent ICE arrest in South Orange.

Also on today's calendar: Big Band Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICE activity map (lacartita.com) — An ICE arrest was recently reported in South Orange, adding your town to a growing list of immigration-enforcement incidents across Essex County and the nation. The item compiles similar arrests, raids, shootings, and protests, underscoring how stepped-up ICE activity is affecting communities from New Jersey to California and raising concerns among local officials and residents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

  • Combining Love of Theater, Community: Maplewood's Casey Hushion Takes on Role at Paper Mill Playhouse (villagegreennj.com)
  • Maplewood Announces Jitney Changes Effective Oct. 11-Nov. 14 (villagegreennj.com)

East Orange

  • Giants 2027 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch This Weekend (pix11.com)

West Orange

  • Around West Orange: Parking Wars + School Finances + ICE Detainee Released (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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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