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Hello Bloomfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why new students say Bloomfield College feels like the right fit

Also on today's calendar: First Touch Soccer Academy In Partnership With MKA Presents - Mini Kickers Academy - Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why the Class of 2030 Chose Bloomfield College (montclair.edu) — Incoming students explain that Bloomfield College's small, close-knit campus in Bloomfield, now part of Montclair State University, helped it feel welcoming and manageable. Many cite strong programs like Nursing and Creative Arts, generous financial aid, and an easy commute from nearby towns as key reasons they chose to start their college journeys here.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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