🌱 Why a Garwood teen’s murder case may stay in juvenile court

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• Why a Garwood teen’s murder case may stay in juvenile court

Also on today's calendar: Restorative Chair Yoga and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 43, low: 26.
• Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will Cranford double murder suspect be tried as an adult? It may take months to find out. (nj.com subscription) — A 17-year-old Garwood resident faces serious charges after a deadly SUV crash in nearby Cranford that killed two 17-year-old girls, and authorities are weighing whether to move his case to adult court. The article explains New Jersey’s lengthy waiver process, why it can take months, and how rarely judges reject prosecutors’ requests to try juveniles as adults.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Garwood

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Restorative Chair Yoga
  Temple Emanu-El, 1 E 65th St, New York
  11:00 am

Friday December 19

• Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
  Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Family Service with Glowsticks at First Presbyterian
  First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, NJ, 11 Springfield Ave, Cranford
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Broadway Through the Ages
  Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Rd, Westfield
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Cabaret Rehearsal 7:00
  Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
• Wrestling: JV vs. Linden (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  5:00 pm
• Kapers - Gym
  McKinley Elementary School , 500 First St , Westfield
  6:00 pm
• Wrestling: Varsity vs. Linden (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  6:00 pm
• Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Cranford (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  6:35 pm

Thursday December 18

• Bowling: Varsity vs. Linden (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Plainfield (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Away)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Crew Member in Garwood. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

• Westfield Kicks Off Hannukah 2025 Downtown, Kindling Light in the Darkness (tapinto.net)
• No. 4 Rutgers Prep deals No. 5 Morris Catholic first in-state loss since 2023 (nj.com)

Cranford

• Cranford Raises Officer Cap to 57, Along with New Promotions and Four Probationary Appointments (tapinto.net)

Summit

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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