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🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the jewelry theft and chase in West Orange.

Also, don't miss Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre on the West Orange Patch calendar

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Morning West Orange! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the jewelry theft and chase in West Orange.
  • What's happening around West Orange this week and next?
  • Planning a weekend? Explore Edison's lab and home in West Orange.

Also on today's calendar: Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Orange Police Chase Suspects After Jewelry Store Theft (patch.com) — West Orange police are looking for two men who allegedly stole from Walter Bauman Jewelers on Eagle Rock Avenue, then fled in a blue BMW X3, sparking a chase into Montclair. Officers eventually ended the pursuit, and authorities have released brief descriptions of both suspects while asking residents to stay alert and share tips.
   

• West Orange Daily Buzz: Sep. 24, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — West Orange residents get a full slate of upcoming activities, from a kids' Inventors Club and a short film festival at the local library to nearby food truck festivals, charity walks, and wellness programs. You'll also find options for tax-relief help, hazardous waste recycling, family nature classes, and more across Essex County, all scheduled from this weekend into early October and easily reachable from town.
   

• Walk through the same gate Edison used for 44 years in New Jersey (wheninyourstate.com) — You can spend a few hours exploring Thomas Edison's historic lab complex on Main Street in West Orange, walking through his workspaces, towering library, and music room where recorded sound took shape. The article also walks you through visiting Glenmont, the Edison family home nearby, with guided tours, gardens, and even the inventor's grave on the grounds.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Birthday to my nephews
    Alex and and Kendell It seems like yesterday took this photo Age 19 already??? (Nextdoor Valley)
  • I found a kitten about 2 hours ago.
    Did you loose your kitten???? Please message me. I didnt add a picture on purpose because I want her to go to her real owner. She is very clean… (Nextdoor Chestnut - Franklin)
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🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • Advocating for Seniors, South Orange Urges Congress to Protect/Restore Medicaid and SNAP Benefits (villagegreennj.com)
  • South Orange Downtown Fall Fest Moves Indoors Due to Weather, Sunday, September 27 (villagegreennj.com)
  • Meadowland Park Dance Festival Rescheduled for Saturday, October 17 (villagegreennj.com)

East Orange

  • Account Executive, Starlink Internet jobs hiring near East Orange, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • East Orange, NJ Author Examines Testing, Teacher Creativity, and Individuality (prleap.com)

Montclair

  • Good News In Essex County: Ice Cream + Lottery Winners + Reading Garden (patch.com)
  • Teen Marijuana Use Has Dropped Since NJ Legalized Weed, Federal Data Shows (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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