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Wayne, NJ
30Events this week
3Free things to do
63New spots
113New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wayne

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 30 events, day by day →

Bling It On! Sterling Silver Ring & Earring Show

Sunday 7:30am · Parsippany Pal Building

Ottawa Titans

Sunday 8:05am · Hinchliffe Stadium

Craft Sundays

Sunday 11am · Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

Dj Adoni Neon Party

Sunday 4pm · Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge

Monday Riftbound - Nexus Night

Monday 7pm · Highlander Games

New in Wayne

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Mi Amore Hair Studio LLC

Beauty

Color that actually lasts: If you want lived-in balayage, dimensional blondes, rich brunettes, or seamless extensions that blend like the real thing, Mi Amore Hair Studio LLC in Totowa delivers.

miamorehairstudio.com

One83 Mane Studio

Beauty

Fresh cut, real results: Close by in Lincoln Park, One83 Mane Studio is the spot for precision haircuts, vibrant color, rejuvenating skincare, and soothing waxing, all tailored by a skilled team led by Master Stylist Kathie using award-winning Bumble and bumble and Amika products.

one83manestudio.com

Vervain

Shopping

Montville style fix: Vervain is the kind of independent boutique that makes the rounds between errands way more fun, with a tight, fresh edit that feels current without trying too hard.

vervain620.com

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Most read in Wayne

The five stories Wayne readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fast-growing brand could open coffee shop on this North Jersey highway

    A drive-through coffee shop is planned for construction at a shopping center on Route 23 north in North Jersey.

    Full story at northjersey.com

  2. Police found $95K in a secret basement chute at N.J. corner store

    Police in Paterson, New Jersey, have seized over $95,000 from an illegal gambling operation at a corner store.

    Full story at nj.com

  3. NJ Water Utility Is Exposing People To Diarrhea Risk, Lawsuit Claims

    The U.S. Department of Justice and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General have filed a joint lawsuit against the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC), alleging the utility is exposing people to a risk of diarrhea.

    Full story at patch.com

  4. Saddle River Estate Sets 2026 New Jersey Real Estate Record with $9.25M Sale

    A six-bedroom estate in Saddle River, New Jersey, set a record for the highest-priced residential sale in New Jersey with a sale for $9.25 million.

    Full story at wdhafm.com

  5. Passaic County Councilman Admits Role in Illegal Gambling Operation Tied to The Mob

    Passaic County Councilman Anand U. Shah, a 44-year-old Prospect Park councilman, has admitted to participating in an illegal gambling operation tied to the Lucchese crime family and using proceeds from the operation to fund his political campaign.

    Full story at rlsmedia.com

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