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In today's newsletter:

  • Five candidates, two seats: West Orange council race heats up
  • Seven candidates vie to lead West Orange in 2026 mayoral race
  • Both stolen West Orange vehicles found in nearby towns, police say

Also on today's calendar: Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy and breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Sunday: A little rain; brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meet The Candidates For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election (patch.com) — West Orange voters will soon choose two at-large members of the Township Council in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Five candidates are vying for the seats, each running on distinct campaign themes, and residents can learn more through detailed candidate profiles linked by Patch.
   

2. Race For West Orange Mayor Heats Up: Here Are The Candidates For 2026 Election (patch.com) — West Orange voters will choose among seven candidates in a closely watched mayoral race this November, each promoting a distinct campaign slogan and vision for the township. With the 2026 general election approaching, residents have time to learn more about Joe Krakoviak, Tammy Williams, Susan McCartney, Susan Scarpa, Joyce Rudin, Phillip Orphanidis and Brian Rock before casting their ballots.
   

3. 2 Vehicles Stolen In West Orange, Each Recovered In Nearby Towns: Police (patch.com) — Two recent vehicle thefts in West Orange, including a motorcycle on Valley Road and a Jeep Cherokee taken from Smith Manor Boulevard, were both resolved when the vehicles were recovered in Edison and Belleville. Police say the incidents highlight ongoing auto theft concerns in town, but also show that stolen vehicles can sometimes be tracked down in nearby communities.
   

4. West Orange Police Chase Suspects After Jewelry Store Theft (patch.com) — West Orange residents are being alerted to a recent theft at Walter Bauman Jewelers on Eagle Rock Avenue, where two suspects fled in a blue BMW, sparking a police chase into Montclair. Officers ultimately ended the pursuit, and police have released basic descriptions of the two men as they continue their investigation.
   

5. New Jersey Credit Unions Just Dropped 5,500+ Pounds of Food Where It's Needed Most (thecreditunionconnection.com) — West Orange residents benefit directly from a statewide credit union food drive that supplied the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry with part of more than 5,500 pounds of donated food. The summer-focused effort helped restock pantries during a high-need season, with 17 New Jersey credit unions collecting items for over two dozen local hunger-relief organizations.
   

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