🌱 What Wonder’s new Swedesboro facility could mean for local jobs

Hi there, Swedesboro! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Wonder’s new Swedesboro facility could mean for local jobs

Also on today's calendar: Studio 419 Open House and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wonder lays off 533 as part of production consolidation (restaurantdive.com) — A major food-tech company is consolidating its New Jersey production into a new, higher-capacity facility in Swedesboro, potentially creating local job opportunities for laid-off workers from Cranford and Fairfield. Wonder is cutting 533 positions statewide but says affected employees can apply for roles at the Swedesboro site, which is expected to open in November as it streamlines production and distribution.
   

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📸 Around Swedesboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swedesboro

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19

• Studio 419 Open House →
  419 Vanneman Ave, Swedesboro
  10:00 am

Sunday September 20

• Nerd Fest →
  Holiday Inn Swedesboro, 1 Pureland Dr, Logan Township
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24

• FED Back to School Night
  Center Square School Swedesboro, NJ 08085
  6:00 pm

Tuesday September 29

• Work The Room: Professional Networking - Swedesboro, NJ →
  Swedesboro Brewing Company, 95 Woodstown Road, Swedesboro

Saturday October 3

• The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
  8:00 am

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📣 Swedesboro Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18

• Girls Tennis: Clearview Regional vs Williamstown (Varsity)
  Williamstown High School #8 WHS Tennis Court
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis: Clearview Regional vs Williamstown (Junior Varsity)
  Williamstown High School #8 WHS Tennis Court
  4:00 pm
• Football: Clearview Regional vs Deptford (Varsity)
  Deptford Township High School
  6:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Winestock 2026 →
  DiBella Winery, 229 Davidson Road, Woolwich Township
  2:00 pm
• Girls Field Hockey: Clearview Regional vs TBD (Varsity)
  Clearview Regional High School District, 420 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill
  4:00 pm

Sunday September 20

• South Jersey Nerd Fest →
  Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro, 1 Pureland Dr, Swedesboro
  10:00 am

Monday September 21

• Girls Volleyball: Clearview Regional vs Highland Regional (Junior V
  Highland Regional HHS Main Gym
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer: West Deptford vs Clearview Regional (Junior Varsity)
  Clearview Regional High School JV Soccer
  4:00 pm
• Football: Deptford vs Clearview Regional (Junior Varsity)
  Clearview Regional High School
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mullica Hill

• Some of the best antique shops in New Jersey (nj1015.com)
• ODU Women's Soccer Faces ULM at Brown Stadium on Friday Night (odusports.com)

Paulsboro

• Games to Watch, schedule and predictions for Week 3 in South Jersey (courierpostonline.com)

West Deptford

• 'Icon of the Wildwoods' tram car driver dies at age 97 (courierpostonline.com)

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Ok Swedesboro! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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