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Good morning Mahwah! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ramapo's Mahwah campus is teaching a new generation about 9/11
  • Where Mahwah hikers can find the most stunning fall foliage views
  • How Mahwah volleyball muscled into North Jersey's Super 20 rankings

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Peace Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Rain at times, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 25 Years After 9/11, Roadrunners Learn From Those Who Remember (ramapo.edu) — Ramapo College's Mahwah campus marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a packed panel discussion that helped students who don't remember the attacks understand their lasting impact. Speakers with military, diplomatic, legal, and nonprofit backgrounds connected national security, civil liberties, and community resilience, while students also honored the day through hands-on volunteer service in New Jersey.
   

• A Guide to Bergen County's Top Fall Foliage Spots (thelocalgirl.com) — Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah is spotlighted as Bergen County's largest park and a prime spot for colorful fall hikes, including easier trails and dog-friendly paths. The guide also highlights other nearby parks, farms, and nature centers where you can picnic, paddle, or stroll under peak foliage throughout the county.
   

• North Jersey Super 25 volleyball rankings shaken up by early surprises (northjersey.com) — Mahwah High School's girls volleyball team has surged into North Jersey's Super 20 rankings after a hot start under new coach Morgan Ridgway. The piece recaps early-season upsets, coaching changes, and how Mahwah and other Bergen County programs are shaking up the regional pecking order.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Senator Holly Schepisi Q&A Coming To Oakland Sept. 29 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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