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Hey hey Summit! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Summit High School stacks up in new state rankings
  • Should Summit start offering school bus service for students?

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summit High School Ranks No. 30 in New Jersey in Latest US News Poll (tapinto.net) — Summit High School has been ranked No. 30 in New Jersey and No. 499 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, with a strong overall score of 97.22. The school boasts high graduation and AP participation rates, plus standout math and reading proficiency. These results keep Summit among the state's stronger public high schools, even as some Union County magnet schools rank higher.
   

• TAPinto Summit Launches Community Survey on School Bus Transportation (tapinto.net) — Summit residents are being asked to weigh in on whether the city should provide school bus transportation for students through a new TAPinto Summit community survey. The platform aims to turn the site's large local audience into ongoing feedback on issues from traffic and schools to local businesses and events. Results will offer a snapshot of opinion on a topic already shaping this year's local political conversation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summit

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    There is an emergency vehicle on N Broad St reported at 10:59 AM. "Road Service Vehicle on Roadside" (Nextdoor )
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    There is an emergency vehicle on I-95 N • NJ Turnpike (trucks) reported at 10:59 AM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
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  • Glisel Jimenez - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

  • New Providence High School Surges in U.S. News' 2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings (tapinto.net)
  • New Providence Fall Sports Preview: What's on Tap This Season (tapinto.net)

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Ok Summit! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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