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🌱 How did Garfield Middle become home to Bergen County’s top wrestlers?

Good day Garfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Garfield Middle become home to Bergen County’s top wrestlers?

Also on today's calendar: Howdy Stranger Scripted | Sketch Comedy Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Showery, breezy and cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New arena at American Dream would be a boon for North Jersey HS sports (northjersey.com) — Garfield Middle School is highlighted as the current home of the prestigious Bergen County wrestling tournament, after years of the event being held out of state. Local athletes could see even bigger stages if a proposed American Dream Arena and convention center complex at the Meadowlands moves forward, potentially reshaping where major North Jersey high school championships are hosted.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday April 18
  • Local Author: Pratikshya Thakali
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday April 19
  • Mandy Patinkin at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
    New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) , 1 Center St , Newark
    4:00 pm
    • Monday April 20
  • English Conversation Group
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room,
    4:00 pm
  • 2026 Planning Board Meeting
    Township of Saddle Brook , 93 Market Street , Saddle Brook
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Storytime with Miss Emily
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Children's Room
    11:00 am
  • Dungeons & Dragons Club Grade 6 & older
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room
    6:00 pm
  • Creating a Compelling College Application (virtual)
    Lodi Memorial Library
    7:30 pm
  • Program for High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer
    Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All clear following police activity near elementary school in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
    8:33AM on Apr 16: The shelter in place has been lifted, per Lyndhurst Police. There is no threat to public safety, however a police investigation… (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on SR-17 • Ridge Rd...
    There is an emergency vehicle on SR-17 • Ridge Rd reported at 6:33 AM. "Emergency Vehicle ahead. SLOW DOWN, MOVE OVER" (Nextdoor )
  • PF Miami Developers, LLC posted a job opening for Cleaner Overnight in Passaic. Apply here.
  • Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach in Passaic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Garfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lodi

  • Inside an NJ classroom using corrective curriculum for literacy losses (northjersey.com)
  • MOURNING NOISE Melt Minds with Final Single Before New Album Streets (metalshockfinland.com)
  • New Netflix Comedy Filmed In Woodbridge (patch.com)

Elmwood Park

  • New Jersey talent compete in WrestleMania 42 title matches (973espn.com)
  • Top residential real estate sales for March 30 to April 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key (yourobserver.com)

Belleville

  • Barber Shop Burglarized In Nutley, Cash Register Raided: Police (patch.com)

Ok Garfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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