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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hollywood star chose Ridgewood to raise his three daughters
  • Where Ridgewood residents can donate goods that truly help neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Zootopia 2 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Robert Sean Leonard reveals why he moved to small town to raise kids (ew.com) — Actor Robert Sean Leonard, known from House and Dead Poets Society, has moved his family back to his hometown of Ridgewood to give his daughters a suburban childhood like his own. He talks about trading New York City life for Ridgewood's schools, fields, and backyards, and how nostalgia and community drew him home.
   

• Where To Donate Everything in Bergen County (thelocalgirl.com) — If you're looking to donate locally, you can bring household essentials, toiletries, and gift cards by appointment to Family Promise of Bergen County on Dayton Street in Ridgewood. The guide also lists many other Bergen County drop-off spots for clothing, furniture, food, and pet supplies, with hours and contact details so you can quickly match your items to the right charity.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Big Summer Blowout Sale
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Home repairs – Painting – Remodeling
    Remodeling, home repairs, painting - bathrooms, kitchens and basements. Lived in Ridgewood for 24 years. Done work for folks you probably know. Email… (Nextdoor Somerville North)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Paramus. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Starbucks Barista in Allendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glen Rock

  • Bergen County Has Some of the Best Kosher Delis in New Jersey (boozyburbs.com)
  • 4 Students Stole Car, Broke Into 2 High Schools In Bergen County: Police Say (patch.com)
  • Projected seeds for the 2026 girls tennis tourney ahead of Thursday's seedings (nj.com)

Midland Park

  • North Jersey's new No. 1 boys soccer team rising quickly with new coach (northjersey.com)
  • Residents seek help for buck entangled in debris in Midland Park (news12.com)

Wyckoff

  • Patriarch Of Abma's Farm In Wyckoff Dies, 4 Months After Losing Son (patch.com)

Ok Ridgewood! 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 inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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