🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Port Palooza '22 + Dog Fest Set For July 23

Good morning, Port Jefferson! I'm in your inbox this morning to catch you up on everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Let's dive in...

First, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m. High: 88, low: 77.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Police released the identity of a man who was a victim of a homicide on Tuesday morning. John Hall, 55, was fatally stabbed inside his home in Coram. John Antony Smith was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. The "Paw-Ty" will be this weekend as Port Jefferson gets ready to host the first Dog Fest. The event is organized by Kevin Wood, director of Economic Development of Port Jefferson and Port Paws founder. (Patch)
3. Port Jefferson Free Library will host a "Story Time Yoga" for kids aged 3-5. Kids will have the fun experience of stretching while listening to stories. The fun starts at 11 a.m. on July 22. (PJFL)
4. Just a friendly reminder that the "Port Palooza" is coming back for its second year on July 30. Village of Port Jefferson and the Port Jeff Harbor Education and Arts Conservancy are together organizing the mini music festival that will be held at the Harborfront Park from noon until 8 p.m. (Greater Long Island)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Herman the Helper Story Craft — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Oceans Aglow — Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Whale Tail Necklace Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Teen Bead Scene — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Wallethubb: "2022’s Most & Least Educated Cities in America. Cities want to attract highly educated workers to fuel their economic growth and tax revenues. Higher levels of education tend to lead to higher salaries." (Wallethub)
  
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Pickleball is catching fire across the country! The Village of PJ is proud to present our first court ready for action at Texaco Park adjacent to our parking area just West of the LIRR Station in the uptown!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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