Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: See how Woodbridge Academy stacks up in new national school rankings.
Coming up on the Woodbridge Patch calendar: Yoga For Mental Wellbeing

What's up Woodbridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Woodbridge Academy stacks up in new national school rankings.
Also on today's calendar: Yoga For Mental Wellbeing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A little rain; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hillsborouugh High School Ranked #73 in New Jersey by US News & World Report (tapinto.net) — Woodbridge families can take pride that Woodbridge Academy Magnet School, part of Woodbridge Township Public Schools, ranks 75th nationally in U.S. News' latest high school list. The report also highlights New Jersey's strong overall performance and explains how rankings are calculated, giving parents more context for comparing local options like magnet and STEM-focused schools.
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📸 Around Woodbridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbridge
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Yoga For Mental Wellbeing →
Shirdi Sai Cultural & Community Center, 465 NJ-27, Woodbridge Township
5:00 pm - Woodbridge Community Blood Drive - Picnic Blanket for donors! →
Woodbridge American Legion Post 87, 314 Berry St, Woodbridge Township
10:00 am - Free Introduction to Inner Engineering →
Hilton Garden Inn, 50 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison
1:30 pm - SOUTHPAW CONCERT →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
6:00 pm - Ugly Kid Joe with Special Guests Wheatus and Platinum Moon →
Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, 46 Washington Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008
7:30 pm - 9th Annual FBC Cruise Night →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, 372 New Brunswick Ave, Fords
5:30 pm - BOB MIRANDA & THE HAPPENINGS CONCERT →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
7:30 pm - HUMAN WHEELS - JOHN MELLANCAMP TRIBUTE CONCERT →
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
7:30 pm - Baseball Game: Somerset Patriots vs. Akron RubberDucks →
TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater
7:35 am - Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration & Dance Class →
Joy's Dance House, 747 King Georges Rd, Woodbridge Township
4:00 pm - Cook out for Cause →
Monsignor. Dalton Hall, 42 Main St, Sayreville
4:00 pm - Wine Down Summer →
5300 N Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109
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📣 Woodbridge Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Applegreen US posted a job opening for Retail Shift Supervisor in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The Most Innovative Fire Apparatus Are Built With Intention (firehouse.com)
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Colonia
- N.J. football state champion head coach to lead team at prestigious HS all-star game (nj.com)
- Adam Sandler Usually Takes Pals To Exotic Filming Locations. Now He's Heading To…New Jersey (cinemablend.com)
Perth Amboy
- Big Central Conference United Gold Division football preview (mycentraljersey.com)
Ok Woodbridge! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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