🌱 Why Billy Prempeh’s exit could strengthen North Haledon’s congresswoman
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Billy Prempeh’s exit could strengthen North Haledon’s congresswoman
- How Manchester Regional teachers are teaching with AI—without letting it cheat
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Flea & Gift Fair at the Wayne PAL and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prempeh suspends NJ-9 campaign: ‘The party wants someone that they can control' (newjerseyglobe.com) — North Haledon’s congresswoman, Rep. Nellie Pou, is now favored for re‑election after her 2024 near-scare, as frequent GOP challenger Billy Prempeh suspends his 2026 bid in the 9th District. Prempeh blames Republican Party leaders for sidelining him, leaving other Republicans to vie for a chance to take on Pou in the Paterson-based swing district. 
• How North Jersey high school teachers are embracing use of AI (northjersey.com) — Teachers at Manchester Regional High School, which serves North Haledon, are increasingly using AI to grade work and design lessons while warning students about overreliance on the technology. Staff and the superintendent describe AI as inevitable but manageable with clear policies, emphasizing responsible use, time savings, and better support for multilingual learners under a new district AI policy.
📸 Around North Haledon
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Upcoming Events in
North Haledon
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★ Featured events ★
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Holiday Flea & Gift Fair at the Wayne PAL
1 Pal Dr, Wayne
9:00 am
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
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Borough Council Meeting
Court Room , 445 Lafayette Avenue , Hawthorne -
Overdue Book Club
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A,
7:00 pm -
Adult Craft - Wine Glass Critters
Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center Hawthorne - Room B
6:00 pm -
Blooming Toddlers
Blooming Buddies Play Center , 810 Belmont Ave Suite 101 , North Haledon
9:45 am -
Needles & Hooks- Knitting, Crochet, & Needlework Group
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room C,
1:00 pm -
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
10:00 am -
Children's Piano Recital taught by Judy Kessler
Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne - Room B
2:00 pm -
Mahjong for Adults
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room B,
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
10:00 am -
Little Learners Story Time — Midland Park Memorial Library in Bergen County New Jersey - 201-444-2390
Midland Park Memorial Library , 250 Godwin Ave , Midland Park
10:30 am -
Easy Yoga & Stretching
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne - Room B,
10:30 am -
Drop and Play
Blooming Buddies Play Center , 810 Belmont Ave Suite 101 , North Haledon
12:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UFC Gym posted a job opening for Janitor in Wayne. Apply here.
- Price Rite posted a job opening for Price Rite - Porter (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $18.00/hr in Paterson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Haledon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hawthorne
- Scrooge, Affordable Housing and Snow On Sunday? We'll See (tapinto.net)
- Wawa Celebrates 1,000th Fuel Store; Elsewhere a Wawa Takes Over a Car Dealership (delco.today)
- Hawthorne Neighbor Detained by ICE; Community Rallies for Father of Young Child (tapinto.net)
Wyckoff
- Unlocked Car Stolen In Wyckoff, Then Used In Burglary: Police (patch.com)
Wayne
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