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🌱 How a former East Orange cop won a $758K wrongful-arrest fight
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Good morning East Orange! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a former East Orange cop won a $758K wrongful-arrest fight
- How an East Orange native just dominated on the NFL stage
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
- Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cop Turned Bounty Hunter Wins $758K Verdict In False Gun Arrest By NJ Officers (dailyvoice.com) — A former East Orange police officer who became a bounty hunter has won a substantial jury award after a mishandled stolen-gun investigation by East Orange officers led to his arrest and jailing. The lawsuit detailed alleged procedural violations, abusive treatment, and personal conflicts involving then-Mayor Ted Green, with a jury and judge ultimately ordering two officers to pay damages and significant legal fees. 
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• Dolphins' Rasul Douglas named AFC Defensive Player of the Week (orlandosentinel.com) — An NFL standout with roots in East Orange just earned a major honor: Rasul Douglas, a Miami Dolphins cornerback and East Orange native, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant game against the Jets at MetLife Stadium. His interceptions, pass breakups, and strong season-long play have helped fuel Miami’s current four-game winning streak.
📸 Around East Orange
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Orange
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- Book Club: Babel
West Orange Public Library West Orange - Literacy Room,
11:00 am - Swimming: Varsity vs. Columbia (Home)
Golden Dome , Rutgers , Newark
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. Randolph (Away)
Randolph High School , 511 Millbrook Avenue , Randolph
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Randolph (Away)
Randolph High School , 511 Millbrook Avenue , Randolph
4:00 pm - Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Essex County College , 303 University Avenue , Newark
6:00 pm - Learn English
West Orange Public Library West Orange - Literacy Room
3:00 pm - Shine!: A Holiday Music Celebration
The Pillars , 33 Washington St , Newark
6:00 pm - Dive-In Movie
JCC MetroWest | Pool , 760 Northfield Ave , West Orange
1:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 East Orange Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hillside High School Honor Roll Breakfast for MP 1
Hillside High School , 1085 Liberty Ave , Hillside
8:30 am - Drop-in Mahjong
West Orange - Literacy Room, West Orange Public Library
2:00 pm - Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Columbia (Away)
Columbia High School
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. New Providence (Home)
West Orange High School Tarnoff Gymnasium
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is a shoutout for Erika Bennett, this lady is definitely an earthly angel.
She’s kind and very generous. I just got a microwave from her. God put her in my life to bless me. Thanks so much Erika. I really, really appreciate… (Nextdoor S Grove St) - The family that needed women's size Mediun clothe and size 8 shoes.
Please respond. I delivered some clothe last week , but I have more . (Nextdoor Eppirt St)
- East Orange School District posted a job opening for ESL Teacher (Language Arts) in East Orange. Apply here.
- GDI Integrated SV J posted a job opening for Janitorial & Custodian in South Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Orange
- Seton Hall Athletics Tabs Six for Induction into Hall of Fame in 2026 - Seton Hall University Athletics (shupirates.com)
West Orange
- Holiday Food Giveaway In Essex County Will Uplift Families Facing Insecurity (patch.com)
Bloomfield
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