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Good morning West Orange! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Orange teen's new tool could simplify Essex County housing searches
  • West Orange lineman draws Syracuse interest for future ACC football.

Also on today's calendar: Newark PorchFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Lots of sun; nice, less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Following His Grandmother's Footsteps, High School Student Launches Free Affordable Housing Tool for Essex County (tapinto.net) — A West Orange high school senior has launched HomeReach, a free online tool to help Essex County residents figure out which affordable housing programs they may qualify for. Inspired by his grandmother's long service as West Orange's planning and development director, he built the site to simplify confusing eligibility rules and centralize scattered housing information for local families.
   

• Updated visitor list for Syracuse vs. Cal includes 4-star commits Elijah Kimble, Omari Lawson (insidetheloudhouse.com) — A West Orange High School offensive lineman, Samuel Furr IV, is among the recruits Syracuse football is hosting for its home game against Cal, highlighting local talent on a major college radar. The article lists dozens of prospects from New Jersey and beyond, but West Orange stands out with a named player and school connection that local fans and families can follow.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am so grateful for the official seal
    given to me! Best Wishes, Barbara Iris Alsieux! (Nextdoor Pleasant Valley Estates)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in East Hanover. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Around Verona-Cedar Grove: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis (patch.com)

Ok West 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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