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Coffee in hand, Woodbridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were you on Route 35 Tuesday night? Police need your help
  • Woodbridge remembers the life and legacy of Michele Stahl Sumka

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woodbridge police officer hit on Rt 35 while helping pedestrian (nj1015.com) — A Woodbridge police officer was seriously injured Tuesday night while trying to pull a distressed pedestrian out of traffic on Route 35 near Midfield Road in Avenel. Officer Alexander Rebelo suffered major injuries and remains hospitalized, while both the driver and patient stayed on scene. Police are still investigating and are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact Woodbridge Police at 732-634-7700.
   

• Michele Stahl Sumka (washingtonjewishweek.com) — A woman who grew up in Woodbridge is remembered for a life devoted to family, Judaism, and early childhood education after passing away at 82. Her journey took her from New Brunswick and Woodbridge to Chicago, Kenya, Sarajevo, and Tel Aviv, where she built Jewish community, led child development programs, and later served as a spiritual director in Washington, D.C.
   

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Ok Woodbridge! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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